*As of Jul 16, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
The air in Sherman remains thick and warm this Thursday afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 90F, but the humidity makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 98F. Relative humidity is at 59%, and the dew point is 73F, indicating a muggy atmosphere that can feel oppressive during outdoor activities.
Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, blocking some direct sunlight but trapping heat near the ground.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures will struggle to climb much higher today, with a high near 88F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 97F during the day. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances at 35%.
According to the National Weather Service, there is a 40% chance of rain today, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. These storms are likely to occur before 7pm tonight.
Tonight, the sky remains mostly cloudy. The low will drop to around 73F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 75F overnight. Winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph from the south.
The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with another tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain possible. Residents should be prepared for lingering moisture and humidity as the day transitions to night.
