Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Sherman feels heavy and warm this Saturday afternoon. The current air temperature is 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 91F. This discrepancy is driven by substantial moisture in the atmosphere, with the relative humidity sitting at 70% and the dew point at 73F. These humidity levels are quite high for the region, contributing to the muggy conditions. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 21 mph, with gusts reaching 32 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Weekend Forecast Overview
The National Weather Service indicates that the heat will persist through the weekend with little change in the high temperatures. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 96F and a low near 76F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 102 during the day.
Tonight, skies will turn mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 101. Winds will shift to the south, maintaining speeds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow will bring similar conditions, with sunny skies and a high near 96F. The chance of rain drops to 0%. Heat index values are again expected to climb to 102. Winds will continue from the south southwest at around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Temperatures will fall to a low near 76F, with a heat index of 100.