As of Jul 5, 8 PM local time.
Oppressive Humidity Sets the Tone
The air in Princeton feels heavy and thick this Sunday evening, driven by a dew point of 75F and a relative humidity of 74%. Current readings show an air temperature of 84F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature up to 92F. Winds are light, blowing from the east-southeast at 3 mph with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Overnight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to drop to a low near 75F, though they may rise slightly to around 77F during the night. Winds will remain calm, staying between 0 and 5 mph from the east-southeast. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 10% for the day.
Tomorrow brings a significant change in intensity. The sky will clear to mostly sunny conditions, allowing temperatures to surge to a high near 96F. The heat index is projected to reach as high as 102F, creating dangerous heat stress levels. Winds will continue to be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph from the east-northeast. The chance of rain drops slightly to 8% for the day.
Looking ahead to tomorrow night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. After that, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 75F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight, with heat indices up to 99F. The chance of precipitation for that window is 20%, with winds remaining light from the east-southeast.
