*As of Aug 21, 2 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 8:00 PM CDT on August 22. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 91F, with a feels-like value of 92F.
The relative humidity is 38%, and the dew point is 63F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts recorded at 7 mph. The sky is clear, providing direct solar exposure that contributes to the elevated heat index values.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Residents should expect a high near 101F today, with heat index values potentially reaching 103F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 PM, with a 15% chance of precipitation. The sky will remain mostly sunny.
Tonight, temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise to around 83F overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4 AM. The sky will be partly cloudy, and heat index values could reach 102F.
New rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
