*As of Jul 15, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Sherman feels heavy and muggy this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. This discrepancy is driven by significant moisture in the atmosphere, with the relative humidity at 74% and a dew point of 73F.
These dew point levels indicate quite humid conditions that can make the warmth feel more oppressive than the actual thermometer reading suggests. Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at 6 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky remains clear overhead, allowing the sun to heat the surface effectively.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Looking ahead, the heat will persist through the day. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 89F. The chance of precipitation is low at 12%. As the sun sets, skies will transition to mostly cloudy with a low around 72F. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings a slight shift in the pattern. The high will be near 88F, though temperatures may dip to around 86F in the afternoon. The sky will be partly sunny.
Rain chances increase slightly, with a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms remains later. The chance of precipitation is listed at 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Temperatures will fall to around 74F overnight, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.
