*As of Aug 7, 9 AM local time.*
Very hot, humid conditions lead the day
Sherman is starting this morning already warm and muggy, and the heat will build quickly under a clear sky. The current air temperature is 79F, but it feels like 82F. Humidity is high at 79%, with a dew point of 72F, which is enough moisture in the air to make the heat feel heavier.
Winds are moving at 9 mph, with gusts up to 19 mph. The main weather story is the combination of heat and humidity, with today’s high near 100F and heat index values as high as 102.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today will be sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 77F. The listed chance of precipitation for today is 2%. South wind is expected around 5 mph.
Tonight brings partly cloudy conditions and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The low is expected to be around 77F, with temperatures rising to around 79 overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 101. South southeast wind is expected around 5 mph, and the chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow stays sunny, with a high near 98F and a low near 77F. Heat index values may again reach 102. South wind is expected around 5 mph, and the listed precipitation chance is 13%.
