*As of Jul 21, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Sherman, Texas, signaling severe and potentially life-threatening heat conditions. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to dangerously high temperatures that will make it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 104F.
Relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts up to 4 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Sherman will experience a high near 104F with a low near 80F. There is no chance of precipitation, and skies will remain clear. Overnight, conditions will stay clear with a low around 80F.
Temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F during the night hours. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 110F. Winds will be light, from the east at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist but with a slight dip in the high temperature, which will be near 99F. Skies will be sunny with only a 3% chance of precipitation. The heat index is forecast to reach 109F.
Winds will shift to the northeast, blowing at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 76F, rising to about 78F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at 105F, with east winds of 5 to 10 mph.
