*As of Sep 20, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Clear Skies
Sherman is experiencing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 100F. Relative humidity is currently at 42%, with a dew point of 68F.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts also reaching 10 mph. The sky is mostly clear, offering a brief respite from the intense warmth before evening sets in.
Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Tonight
While the afternoon remains dry, the weather pattern shifts significantly as night approaches. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected between 7pm and 10pm. Conditions will intensify between 10pm and 4am, when showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur.
The sky will become mostly cloudy, and the temperature will drop to a low near 73F. Winds will shift to the east southeast, slowing to 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Residents should be prepared for wet conditions and potential lightning during these overnight hours.
