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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

ThursdaySunny99° / 78° 1%
FridaySunny99° / 77° 1%
SaturdayMostly Sunny97° / 77° 2%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 75° 51%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 74° 44%

Princeton Heat and Humidity Persist Through Weekend - Jul 9, 4 AM

Princeton weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

Temperatures near 99F with heat indices up to 103F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 72F. No severe weather alerts are in effect for Princeton.

Vera Yoder

July 9, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 9, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Thursday overnight in Princeton, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature is 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity sits at 70%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions. The sky is clear, and winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.

Forecast Overview

The National Weather Service forecasts continued hot and sunny weather for the immediate future. Today will be sunny with a high near 99F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation is just 1%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 103F. Winds will be from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight, skies will remain clear with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F during the overnight hours. The heat index will stay elevated, reaching values as high as 101F. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow brings similar conditions with a high near 99F and a low near 77F. The sky will be sunny, and the chance of precipitation remains at 1%. Heat index values are forecast to peak around 102F. Winds will be from the south at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 77F and south winds of 10 to 15 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Princeton. However, the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity poses health risks. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. Avoid leaving anyone or any animal in parked vehicles, as interior temperatures can rise rapidly even with windows cracked.

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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Vera Yoder

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