*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
The air in Sherman feels heavy and thick this afternoon, driven by a dew point of 75F and a relative humidity of 84%. Current readings show an air temperature of 81F, but the moisture in the atmosphere makes it feel like 86F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today, conditions will shift slightly as the sun breaks through the clouds. Expect a partly sunny day with a high near 91F. The heat index will climb, reaching values as high as 97F.
Winds will pick up slightly, becoming south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 9%. As evening approaches, the sky will turn mostly cloudy.
Temperatures will drop to a low around 75F, though they may rise to around 77F overnight. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Outlook for Tomorrow
The heat and humidity will intensify tomorrow. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 95F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 99F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
Winds will continue from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is minimal at 4%. As tomorrow night falls, skies will clear to mostly clear conditions.
