*As of Sep 5, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Sherman area, issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until tomorrow evening. Residents should be aware that dangerous heat conditions are present right now.
The current air temperature is 95F, but the heat index makes it feel like 100F. Relative humidity stands at 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph, and the sky is mainly clear.
These conditions contribute to the elevated heat index values that are expected to persist through the coming days.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 100F. The chance of precipitation is very low at 3%. Southeast winds will blow around 5 mph.
Heat index values could reach as high as 103F during the day. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise to around 80F overnight.
South winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The heat index is expected to stay high, reaching values as high as 102F. The lack of significant cloud cover or rain means the heat will continue to build without relief from precipitation.
