Current Conditions and Heat Index
Sherman is currently experiencing very hot and muggy conditions this Sunday evening. The air temperature stands at 87F, but the high moisture content in the atmosphere makes it feel significantly warmer. The heat index, or feels-like temperature, is currently 98F. Relative humidity is at 69%, with a dew point of 76F, creating an oppressively humid environment that can make outdoor activities feel strenuous.
Skies are clear at the moment, but the air is heavy with moisture. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. While the clear sky offers a brief reprieve from precipitation, the high dew point indicates that the atmosphere is saturated and ready to release moisture.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain warm today with a high near 90F before dropping to a low near 72F tonight. There is an 85% chance of precipitation today, with skies transitioning from partly cloudy to a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.
Tonight, conditions will shift as a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms appears between 1am and 4am, followed by more widespread showers and thunderstorms. Skies will remain partly cloudy. The low will settle around 72F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 74F during the night. Winds will increase to a south wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 90%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow, showers and thunderstorms are expected before 7am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 89F. South southeast winds will continue around 10 mph. The precipitation chance remains high at 90%, with rainfall amounts again expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.