Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Sherman, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active until 9:00 PM CDT today. Residents should take precautions against the intense heat and humidity that define the current weather pattern.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 86F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel significantly hotter. The relative humidity is at 75%, with a dew point of 77F, creating a muggy atmosphere. The wind is blowing from the southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. The sky remains clear, but the heat index is already pushing limits.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, Sherman will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 93F. The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106. Winds will continue from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Conditions will shift tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop after 10pm. The sky will become mostly cloudy, with a low around 75F. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 103. Winds will shift to the east northeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the area will remain under the influence of a moist air mass. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with mostly cloudy skies. The high will drop to near 86F. Winds will come from the east at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.