*As of Jul 6, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
Sherman is experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature at 91F. The heat index, or how hot it feels, is currently 99F. Humidity levels are quite high, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 53%. Winds are calm, recorded at 0 mph with gusts reaching up to 6 mph. The sky remains mainly clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today will be sunny with a high near 93F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values can reach as high as 101F. Winds will remain light, from the west southwest around 0 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 9%.
Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 73F. Temperatures may rise to around 75F during the night. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. The heat index will drop slightly, with values as high as 99F. Winds will shift to the southeast, blowing between 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will also be sunny with a high near 93F. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 100F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Winds will be from the south southwest, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
