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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

SaturdaySunny97° / 78° 1%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 74° 41%
MondaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 73° 43%
TuesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 21%
WednesdayPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 75° 18%

Princeton Heat Index Nears 105 as Humidity Lingers - Jul 11, 12 PM

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Princeton, TX, faces intense heat today with a high near 97F and feels-like temperatures reaching 104F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 72F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow.

Vera Yoder

July 11, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 11, 12 PM local time.*

Intense Heat and Humidity Today

Princeton is experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature at 90F and a feels-like temperature of 96F. The relative humidity sits at 56%, supported by a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 12 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph, under a clear sky.

Today will remain sunny with a high near 97F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 104F. Overnight, skies will turn mostly clear with a low around 78F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 103F, while south winds ease to between 5 and 10 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation today.

Storms Possible Tomorrow

Conditions will shift slightly tomorrow with a high near 95F and a low around 74F. The heat index may reach 105F during the day. A south southwest wind of around 5 mph is expected.

Precipitation chances increase significantly tomorrow, with a 41% overall chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rain showers are possible between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms from 1pm to 4pm. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms will be likely before 7pm, with mostly cloudy skies. The low will be around 74F, rising to about 76F overnight. The heat index will stay high at 102F, with southeast winds between 0 and 5 mph. The chance of precipitation for the overnight period is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the extreme heat and high humidity, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning. Tomorrow, be prepared for potential storms and monitor local updates for any changes in timing or intensity.

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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