*As of Jul 17, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Sherman feels heavy this afternoon, driven by a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 59%. While the sky remains clear, the combination of heat and moisture is making the atmosphere feel significantly warmer than the actual air temperature. The current air temperature sits at 88F, but the heat index pushes the perceived temperature to 94F.
Winds are providing some relief, blowing from the south at 11 mph with gusts reaching 17 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Conditions will remain warm and partly sunny for the remainder of today. Highs are expected to reach near 91F, with heat index values climbing as high as 97F. The chance of precipitation is low at 18%, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance of rain. Winds will continue from the south around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
As evening approaches, skies will transition to mostly cloudy. Lows will settle near 75F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 77F during the night. The humidity will persist, keeping heat index values high at 97F. Overnight winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph from the south, with gusts still possible up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.
