*As of Sep 8, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Sherman area, signaling dangerous heat conditions that residents should take seriously. It is currently Tuesday this afternoon, and the air temperature has reached 100F. Due to the combination of high heat and moderate humidity, the feels-like temperature is 106F.
The relative humidity stands at 35%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at around 9 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky is partly cloudy, but the intense solar radiation is driving the high heat index values.
Forecast Outlook
The National Weather Service expects sunny conditions to persist for the remainder of the day. The high temperature will remain near 101F, with heat index values as high as 106F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 6%.
Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, and temperatures will drop to a low near 79F. However, it is important to note that temperatures are expected to rise to around 81F overnight, with heat index values reaching 103F. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow will bring similar conditions, with a high near 100F and heat index values as high as 105F. The sky will remain sunny, and the chance of rain is only 5%. The low temperature will be near 78F, though it may rise to around 80F overnight.
Winds will continue to blow from the south at 5 to 10 mph. This pattern of persistent heat and low precipitation chances suggests that the dangerous heat conditions will not break soon.
