*As of Jul 10, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Friday evening in Princeton, and the heat is palpable. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F. Relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, creating a muggy atmosphere despite the clear skies. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high is expected to reach near 94F, with a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%, and skies will remain clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will stay clear with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 98. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify. Expect sunny skies and a high near 97F. The heat index is forecast to climb as high as 102, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, maintaining speeds around 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 79F. Overnight temperatures may rise to around 81F, with heat index values reaching 101. South winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph.
