*As of Sep 16, 2 PM local time.*
Active Heat Advisory in Effect
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Sherman area, signaling dangerous heat conditions. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which remains in effect until this evening. Current observations show an air temperature of 97F, but the perceived temperature, or heat index, has reached 101F.
Relative humidity stands at 37%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph, under a mostly cloudy sky. The combination of high temperatures and humidity creates hazardous conditions that require careful attention from residents.
Today’s and Tonight’s Forecast
For the remainder of today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 100F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 98F in the afternoon, but heat index values will peak at 102F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 5%.
South winds will be light, around 5 mph. Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, with lows near 78F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 80F overnight, keeping heat index values as high as 100F.
Winds will shift to the south southeast at approximately 5 mph. This persistent warmth overnight means the heat will not fully dissipate, maintaining dangerous conditions for those outdoors or in uncooled environments.
