*As of Jul 7, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Tuesday this evening in Princeton, TX, where the air feels noticeably heavy. The current air temperature stands at 88F, but the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 93F. This disparity is driven by a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions despite the relative humidity sitting at 55%. The sky remains clear overhead, with winds blowing from the south southeast at 8 mph, including gusts that have reached 16 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Throughout today, temperatures climbed to a high near 94F before settling down. The low for the day is near 74F. There was a 27% chance of precipitation today, with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms developing. As the day transitions into tonight, the sky will become partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms remains, with the probability of precipitation at 30%. Temperatures will drop to a low around 74F, though they may rise slightly to around 76F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to the south southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. Highs are expected to reach near 97F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 103F, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. The sky will be sunny, with south southwest winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to a slight 17%, with only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Overnight, temperatures will settle near 77F, potentially rising to around 79F. Winds will increase to around 10 mph from the south, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Heat index values may reach 101F during the night. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.
