*As of Jul 11, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Saturday evening in Sherman, TX, and the heat is lingering. The air temperature stands at 92F, but the humidity is making it feel significantly warmer. The heat index, or "feels like" temperature, is currently 98F. Relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Today, the high reached near 96F with a low near 77F. There was a 23% chance of precipitation, with skies mostly clear before a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developed later.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4am. Temperatures will drop to a low around 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F during the night. The heat index will remain high, reaching values as high as 102. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow, the high will be near 94F with a low near 74F. The chance of precipitation rises to 46%. Skies will be mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. The heat index will climb to as high as 103. South winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The overall chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
