As of Jul 5, 4 PM local time.
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently active for Princeton, Texas, indicating an environment favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms. This alert remains in effect until 10:00PM CDT today. Alongside this weather threat, dangerous heat is impacting the area. The current air temperature stands at 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 103F. Conditions are oppressively humid, with a dew point of 77F and relative humidity at 67%. Winds are light, blowing from the south southeast at 3 mph with gusts up to 5 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, Princeton will experience partly sunny skies with a high near 97F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 94F in the afternoon. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Heat index values may reach as high as 101. South southeast winds will remain light, around 5 mph.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, particularly before 1am. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 75F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index could reach 99. East northeast winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, with another tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain possible.
