Current Conditions and Humidity
Sherman is experiencing notably humid air this Friday afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the heat index feels slightly warmer at 78F. Relative humidity is high at 83%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are light, blowing from the east southeast at 8 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment, but the heavy moisture content suggests instability ahead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, expect a high near 80F. The sky will become cloudy, and there is a 42% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures may drop to around 76F in the afternoon as clouds move in. East southeast winds will increase slightly to around 10 mph. Rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, conditions remain mostly cloudy with a low near 72F. The chance of precipitation stays at 40%. Showers and thunderstorms are possible before 7pm, with activity continuing between 7pm and 1am, and again from 1am to 4am. Overnight, temperatures will rise to around 74F. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will climb to near 88F, marking a significant warming trend. The sky will transition to mostly sunny, though a 35% chance of showers and thunderstorms remains. Temperatures may fall slightly to around 86F in the afternoon. South southeast winds will be light, around 5 mph. Rainfall amounts are expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.