Princeton Heat and Humidity Rise; No Severe Weather Alerts - Jul 8, 8 AM

*As of Jul 8, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Princeton is experiencing notably humid conditions this morning. The air temperature sits at 79F, but the feels-like temperature is 82F due to a relative humidity of 79% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are light at 3 mph with gusts reaching 20 mph, and the sky remains clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will rise significantly today, with a high near 97F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102. While the day begins sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.

The chance of precipitation is 21%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 78F. The heat index may remain as high as 101. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Winds will be south around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch if any storms develop.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be sunny and hotter, with a high near 99F. The heat index could reach 102. Winds will increase to south southwest at 10 to 15 mph.

There is no chance of precipitation, with a 0% chance of rain. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 77F and a heat index up to 99. Winds will remain south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values approaching 102, residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and pets to ensure they remain cool. No active National Weather Service alerts are in effect for this area.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com