Sherman Heat Index Hits 99F Today; Clear Skies Continue

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Tuesday this afternoon in Sherman, TX, where the air temperature stands at 91F. Due to the humidity, the heat index is making it feel like 99F. The relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, Sherman will see sunny skies with a high near 94F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 100. South winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The low tonight will be near 77F. Conditions will clear with temperatures rising to around 79F overnight. Heat index values will drop slightly to as high as 98. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow, the weather will remain sunny with a high near 94F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 99. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. The low for tomorrow night will be around 76F, with temperatures rising to around 78F overnight. Heat index values will be as high as 97. Winds will be from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 0% today and 1% tomorrow.

Safety Reminder

With very hot conditions and high humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives who may be more vulnerable to the heat. Ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. While there are no active weather alerts, the persistent heat requires caution and awareness of heat-related illness symptoms.

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com