Extreme Heat Hits Sherman: Highs Near 103F Tonight - Jul 31, 9 PM

*As of Jul 31, 9 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Sherman is currently experiencing intense heat, with the air temperature sitting at 95F. Due to the combination of heat and humidity, the feels-like temperature is 96F. The relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the west at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be exceptionally hot, with a high near 103F. The low for the day is expected to be near 76F. There is only an 11% chance of precipitation, and skies will remain mostly clear.

As evening approaches, conditions will stay mostly clear tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111, indicating dangerous levels of heat stress.

Winds will shift to the west at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow and Safety Reminders

Tomorrow, the weather will turn sunny with a high near 96F. The low will be near 71F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation.

Winds will come from the north at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear again, with a low around 71F and temperatures rising to around 73F overnight. Winds will be from the north northeast at 0 to 10 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Sherman. However, the extreme heat requires caution. Residents should hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. The heat index values tonight are particularly high, so staying in air-conditioned environments is strongly advised.

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Sources

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