*As of Jul 31, 9 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Sherman, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active until 8:00 PM CDT today. Residents should prepare for dangerously hot conditions that pose a serious risk to health and safety.
As of this Friday morning, the air temperature stands at 86F. Due to high humidity, the feels-like temperature is 92F. The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 12 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 103F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111. Southwest winds will be around 10 mph. This extreme heat requires immediate caution.
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 7 PM and 10 PM, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 PM and 1 AM. Skies will be partly cloudy.
The low will be around 78F, with temperatures rising to approximately 80F overnight. Heat index values will remain as high as 111. West winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is 30%.
