Current Conditions and Humidity
Sherman is experiencing a notably humid afternoon, with the air feeling heavy and muggy. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is holding at 79%, with a dew point of 73F contributing to the sticky atmosphere. Winds are picking up, blowing at 17 mph with gusts reaching 25 mph, while thunderstorms are visible in the sky.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Despite the current cloud cover, the National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of rain showers before 4pm today. Afterward, skies are expected to clear, leading to a mostly sunny day with a high near 91F. The heat index will climb as high as 98F during the day. As evening approaches, conditions will turn mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The heat index remains elevated, reaching up to 98F even as the sun sets.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will bring sunny skies and warmer temperatures. The high is forecast to reach near 94F, with the heat index pushing as high as 99F. Winds will persist from the south southwest around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Overnight, skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 76F and temperatures rising to about 78F. The heat index will stay high at 98F. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area.