Muggy Conditions and Storm Chances
Sherman is experiencing quite humid air this afternoon, with the dew point sitting at 72F and relative humidity at 79%. The current air temperature is 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Winds are light at 3 mph with gusts up to 14 mph, and the sky remains clear for now.
Despite the clear skies currently overhead, the atmosphere is primed for activity. Today brings a high near 89F and a low near 75F. There is a 31% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with mostly cloudy skies developing. Heat index values could climb as high as 100F. South winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph. While new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, the humidity will remain oppressive.
Tonight, the chance of precipitation rises to 50%, with a low around 75F. Conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. Heat index values will stay high, near 100F. East southeast winds will slow to around 5 mph. Residents might see new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow, the heat and humidity persist. The high will reach near 91F, with a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is 48%, with showers and thunderstorms possible before 1pm. After that, skies will partly sunny. Heat index values will be as high as 99F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear, with a low around 77F. The heat index may reach 101F. South southeast winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph.