*As of Aug 15, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Sherman area, signaling dangerous heat conditions that residents should take seriously. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 104 degrees. The atmosphere is holding significant moisture, with a dew point of 70 degrees and relative humidity at 42 percent.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 13 miles per hour. The sky is partly cloudy, offering limited relief from the intense solar radiation that has driven today’s high near 100 degrees.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight will be clear, with temperatures dropping to a low near 79 degrees before rising back to around 82 degrees overnight. The heat index will remain high, reaching values as high as 104 degrees. Winds will shift to the south, ranging between 5 and 10 miles per hour.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 102 degrees. The heat index is expected to peak at 103 degrees, while winds from the southwest will stay between 5 and 10 miles per hour. The chance of precipitation is minimal, at just 2 percent, meaning dry and hot conditions will dominate the forecast.
Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with lows near 78 degrees and a heat index as high as 101 degrees.
