*As of Aug 16, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Sherman area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active until early evening tomorrow. Residents should be aware that conditions are already intense this morning.
The air temperature is currently 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 91 degrees. Relative humidity stands at 43 percent, and the dew point is 64 degrees. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 12 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 15 miles per hour.
The sky is clear, offering no relief from the direct solar radiation.
Today's Forecast and Heat Index
Today will be sunny with a high near 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The low temperature is expected to be near 79 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1 percent.
The most significant factor for safety is the heat index, which will reach values as high as 108 degrees. Southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear.
Temperatures will drop to around 79 degrees but are expected to rise to approximately 81 degrees overnight. The heat index will remain high, reaching up to 106 degrees, with south-southwest winds around 5 miles per hour.
