Oppressive Humidity and Rising Temperatures
Sherman is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the feels-like temperature is a muggy 83F. Relative humidity is sitting at 94%, with a dew point of 77F indicating heavy moisture in the air. Winds are light at 5 mph, though gusts have reached 17 mph, under partly cloudy skies.
Today, temperatures will climb significantly. The high is forecast to be near 91F, with a low near 76F. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, followed by another chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny skies will accompany these conditions. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101. South winds will remain around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight and Tomorrow Outlook
As the day ends, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected between 10pm and 1am. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 76. The heat index may rise to 102 during the evening. South southeast winds will persist around 5 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow, conditions will improve slightly. The sky will be mostly sunny with a high near 92F and a low near 75F. Heat index values will again reach as high as 101. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 5%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with temperatures rising to around 77 overnight before settling to a low of 75. Heat index values will remain high at 101, with south southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.