*As of Jul 20, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Overview
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Sherman, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn residents of dangerously high heat index values over the next day. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the humid air makes it feel like 82F.
The relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are currently blowing at 8 mph with gusts reaching 18 mph, under a clear sky.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with sunny conditions. The high will reach near 99F, while the low will drop to near 78F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will climb as high as 106 during the day. Winds will shift to the southwest at around 5 mph.
As tonight approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will fall to a low around 78F, but they will rise to around 80F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 104. Winds will come from the south southwest at around 5 mph. Residents should note that despite the cooling trend, the heat will linger due to the humidity.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 102F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation remains very low at 1%. The National Weather Service reports that heat index values will peak at 108. Winds will be light, coming from the west southwest at 0 to 5 mph.
