*As of Jul 12, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Sherman, TX, where the air temperature stands at 88F. However, the heat index makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 96F. The atmosphere is quite humid, evidenced by a dew point of 73F and a relative humidity of 62%. Winds are light, blowing at 9 mph with gusts reaching 5 mph, under a clear sky.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the high will reach near 91F. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the chance of precipitation at 39%. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 89F in the afternoon. Heat index values may climb as high as 101. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. There is a possibility of new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low near 72F. The chance of precipitation increases to 50%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will rise to around 74F overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 98. Winds will shift to east southeast, remaining between 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will be near 89F, with a low around 72F. The chance of precipitation is 43%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be mostly sunny. Heat index values may reach as high as 97. East southeast winds will persist at 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
