*As of Jul 8, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Wednesday overnight in Sherman, and the air remains quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 78F, but the heat index makes it feel like 79F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 83%, driven by a dew point of 72F. This level of humidity creates a muggy atmosphere that can feel oppressive even at moderate temperatures. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify significantly as the day progresses. Today, expect a high near 98F with a low around 75F. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, bringing a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 103F during the day. Winds will be from the south southwest around 5 mph.
As the sun sets tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 7pm, with the chance of precipitation at 20%. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F later in the night. Heat index values are expected to hit 100F. Winds will shift to the south, increasing to 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. The sky will be sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. Heat index values will climb to 103F. Winds will continue from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area.
