Current Conditions and Heat
Princeton is experiencing very hot conditions this evening. The air temperature is currently 93F, but the heat index makes it feel like 99F. Humidity levels are notable, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 47%. Winds are light, blowing from the south-southeast at 7 mph with gusts up to 13 mph. The sky remains clear as the day transitions into night.
Tonight and Tomorrow Forecast
Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain high, reaching values as high as 98. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at around 5 mph. There is a minimal 3% chance of precipitation today.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Highs will reach near 98F, with heat index values climbing as high as 104. The day will start mostly sunny, but conditions will change later in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4pm. The overall chance of precipitation for tomorrow is 26%, though the official forecast notes a 30% chance. Winds will be from the southwest at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow night, the chance for showers and thunderstorms continues before 7pm, followed by a slight chance between 7pm and 1am. Lows will settle near 77F, potentially rising to 79F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at around 101. Winds will turn southeast at 5 mph. There are no active National Weather Service alerts for this area.
