*As of Jul 7, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Princeton, TX is experiencing notably humid air this morning. The current air temperature sits at 75F, but the heat index makes it feel like 77F. Relative humidity is high at 89%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at around 5 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise sharply today, with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service notes that while the day starts sunny, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 100. Winds will remain light at around 5 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Temperatures will fall to around 93F in the afternoon.
Tonight, the humidity will persist with a low around 74F. The heat index may reach as high as 97. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by mostly clear skies. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F. Again, rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will remain hot and humid tomorrow. The high will reach near 98F, with a heat index as high as 104. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, followed by sunny skies. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible. Winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph from the south.
