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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 74° 27%
WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 17%
ThursdaySunny99° / 79° 2%
FridaySunny97° / 80°
SaturdaySunny97° / 79° 4%

Princeton Heat and Humidity Rise; Scattered Storms Possible - Jul 7, 12 PM

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Princeton faces high heat and humidity today with a dew point of 72F. Temperatures near 96F are expected with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Vera Yoder

July 7, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 7, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Princeton is experiencing a notably humid afternoon with the air temperature at 91F and a feels-like temperature of 91F. The relative humidity stands at 53%, while the dew point is 72F, indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching 5 mph, under a clear sky.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb to a high near 96F today. The National Weather Service indicates sunny conditions initially, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. As the day progresses, temperatures may fall slightly to around 93F in the afternoon. Heat index values could reach as high as 100. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. South southwest winds will hover around 5 mph.

Tonight, the high will drop to a low near 74F. Conditions will be mostly clear, but there remains a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F. Heat index values could stay as high as 97. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify with a high near 98F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, followed by sunny skies. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Tomorrow night, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 77F. Heat index values may reach 102. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values potentially exceeding 100, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. While there are no active weather alerts, remain aware of changing conditions as humidity and heat persist.

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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