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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

SundaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 75° 37%
MondayMostly Sunny96° / 75° 13%
TuesdaySunny96° / 77° 13%
WednesdaySunny98° / 78° 7%
ThursdaySunny99° / 78° 1%

Princeton Heat Index Hits 104 Today With Scattered Storms

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Princeton, TX, faces a very hot Sunday with a high near 97F and heat index values up to 104. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible today.

Vera Yoder

July 5, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Heat

It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Princeton, TX, where the air temperature stands at 91F. The heat index is making it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 99F. Humidity levels are quite high, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 53%. The sky remains clear, and winds are light at 7 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb to a high near 97F today. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Conditions will be partly sunny, with temperatures falling to around 94F in the afternoon. Heat index values may reach as high as 104. South southeast winds will be around 5 mph. There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight, the low will drop to near 75F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1am. The sky will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures rising to around 77F overnight. Heat index values could reach 100. East northeast winds will range from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, with similar rainfall amounts possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, Princeton will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. Heat index values are expected to reach 102. East northeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 13%.

Safety Reminder

Given the very hot conditions and high heat index values today, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be affected by the heat. While there are no active NWS or NOAA weather alerts, be prepared for potential scattered storms later today and tonight.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Vera Yoder

Vera Yoder covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Princeton.

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