*As of Aug 13, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents in Sherman, Texas, are under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until this evening. As of Thursday morning, the air temperature stands at 83F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 88F.
The relative humidity is currently at 66%, with a dew point of 71F, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 28 mph under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service reports heat index values as high as 105 during the day. South southwest winds will range from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is just 1%. Temperatures are expected to drop to a low near 80F tonight.
Tonight will remain clear with south winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Low temperatures will hover around 78F initially, rising to approximately 80F overnight. Heat index values may reach as high as 102 during the evening hours.
Tomorrow continues the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 100F. Heat index values are forecast to peak at 102. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain is 0%. Overnight lows will settle around 79F, with clear skies and south winds maintaining speeds of 10 to 15 mph, including gusts up to 25 mph.
