Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday overnight in Princeton, and the air remains notably heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the feels-like temperature is 85F due to the high humidity. The relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 8 mph with gusts reaching 9 mph, and the sky is clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, Princeton will experience sunny skies with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 102. While the morning will likely remain dry, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The chance of precipitation for the day is 14%. Winds will be from the south around 5 mph.
As tonight approaches, the sky will become partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise to around 78F later in the night. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 99. Winds will shift to the southeast around 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 97F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but the chance of precipitation increases to 26% overall, with a specific chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Heat index values could again reach as high as 102. Winds will be from the south southwest around 5 mph. The official forecast notes a 30% chance of precipitation for the day.
Tomorrow night, conditions will turn partly cloudy with a low around 75F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Winds will remain light from the southeast around 5 mph. There are no active weather alerts for this area.
