*As of Aug 16, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Sherman, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains active until tomorrow evening. Right now, the air temperature stands at 102F, matching the feels-like temperature.
The atmosphere is dry, with relative humidity at 22% and a dew point of 56F. Winds are light, blowing from the southwest at 5 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky is clear, offering no relief from the direct solar radiation that is driving these high readings.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The day is expected to remain sunny with a high near 102F. Despite the current readings, heat index values may reach as high as 105F during peak hours. As evening approaches, temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F overnight.
The sky will remain mostly clear, and winds will shift to a south-southwest direction at approximately 5 mph. There is no chance of precipitation, ensuring that the dry heat persists through the night.
