Humidity Peaks in Sherman as Temperatures Stay Warm - Jul 16, 8 PM

*As of Jul 16, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions

It is currently Thursday this evening in Sherman, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The air temperature stands at 78F, but the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 79F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, contributing to a dew point of 73F.

Winds are light at 6 mph, though gusts have reached 23 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, blocking much of the sun as the day winds down.

Forecast Overview

Today saw highs near 91F with lows dipping to around 73F. There was a 20% chance of precipitation, bringing a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before conditions cleared to mostly cloudy skies.

Tonight, the humidity will persist. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10pm. After that, skies will remain mostly cloudy.

Lows will settle around 73F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 75F during the overnight hours. South winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow, the heat will continue with a high near 90F. The sky will be partly sunny, and the heat index could reach as high as 97F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 75F. South southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With humidity levels high and temperatures remaining warm, it is important to stay hydrated. Limit midday exertion if you must be outside, and check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area at this time.

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Sources

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