*As of Jul 7, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Sherman is currently under the influence of dangerous heat conditions this Tuesday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to a hazardous 103F. Relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere that intensifies the perceived heat. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts to 6 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 94F. Although the sun is out, temperatures may dip slightly to around 92F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 101. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% probability of precipitation. Winds will be light from the north northwest, around 0 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low around 75F. The heat index will stay elevated, reaching up to 99. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, with a 20% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 97F. The sky will be sunny, and the heat index could reach 102. There is still a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will come from the south southwest at around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow night, the low will be around 78F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The sky will become mostly clear. Winds will increase to the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The heat index will reach up to 100. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.
