Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
Sherman is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. Relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 75F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing from the southeast at 6 mph with gusts up to 8 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today, the sun will break through, bringing a high near 86F. The night will clear up, with a low around 74F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to the south-southeast, increasing to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow’s Heat and Late Storms
The heat will intensify tomorrow. Expect sunny skies and a high near 92F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 102F. South winds will pick up, ranging from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%.
As tomorrow night approaches, a chance of showers and thunderstorms emerges between 1am and 4am, followed by a continued chance of storms later in the night. Partly cloudy skies will persist with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight. The heat index will remain high, up to 102F. Winds will stay south at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.