*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Sherman area, signaling dangerous heat conditions that are expected to persist through tomorrow evening. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and humidity means it feels like 102 degrees. The relative humidity is currently 33 percent, with a dew point of 64 degrees.
Winds are blowing from the north-northwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, under a clear sky. These conditions contribute to high heat index values, which are forecast to reach as high as 106 degrees today.
Forecast Outlook
Today will remain mostly sunny with a high near 99 degrees and a low around 76 degrees. The chance of precipitation is low at 17 percent. Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to 76 degrees before rising slightly to 78 degrees overnight.
Heat index values may still reach 103 degrees during the night. Tomorrow brings similar conditions, with a high near 99 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. While the sky will be sunny, there is a slight chance of rain showers between 1 pm and 4 pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Precipitation chances are estimated at 18 percent, with any rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will shift to the north-northeast at around 5 mph.
