*As of Aug 18, 5 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert in Effect
Sherman is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. This severe alert remains in effect until tomorrow evening. The immediate conditions are dangerous, with the air temperature sitting at 106F.
Due to the dry air, the relative humidity is only 22%, and the dew point is 59F. Despite the dryness, the heat index makes it feel like 107F. Winds are currently blowing at 10 mph, with gusts recorded at 9 mph.
The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
For the remainder of today, expect sunny conditions with a high near 104F. The chance of precipitation is 0%. South southwest winds will be around 5 mph.
Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105F. Tonight, the sky will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise to around 84F overnight.
South winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph. The heat index will continue to hover near 105F, keeping the air muggy and oppressive.
