*As of Sep 3, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Today's Outlook
It is currently Thursday afternoon in Sherman, Texas, where the air feels significantly warmer than the actual temperature due to high moisture levels. The current air temperature is 86 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 95 degrees. This oppressive sensation is driven by a relative humidity of 70 percent and a dew point of 75 degrees.
The sky is currently cloudy, with winds blowing from the south southeast at 15 miles per hour, though gusts have reached 14 miles per hour.
For the remainder of today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms exists, with a 30 percent probability of precipitation. The high temperature is expected to reach near 90 degrees Fahrenheit. While the sun is mostly out, the combination of heat and humidity will keep heat index values as high as 101 degrees.
Winds will remain in the south southeast direction, ranging from 10 to 15 miles per hour.
Tonight and Tomorrow's Forecast
Tonight, the chance for showers and thunderstorms is expected to taper off before 7 p.m. The sky will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to a low around 74 degrees before rising to approximately 76 degrees overnight. Humidity will remain high, with heat index values reaching 98 degrees. Winds will shift to the south southeast, blowing between 5 and 15 miles per hour.
Tomorrow brings a significant increase in heat. The weather will be mostly sunny, with a high near 96 degrees Fahrenheit. The low temperature will be around 75 degrees, rising to 77 degrees overnight.
