*As of Jul 12, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Sunday overnight in Princeton, and the air feels thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 79%, driven by a dew point of 72F. This level of humidity is quite notable for the area right now. Winds are light from the south at 5 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 16 mph. The sky remains clear as the night progresses.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly today, reaching a high near 92F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could peak as high as 98F during the day. There is a 53% chance of showers and thunderstorms today. While the sky will be partly sunny, rain is expected to develop. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Winds will remain light from the south around 5 mph.
As today transitions into tonight, conditions will shift. The chance of precipitation rises to 50%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will become mostly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 73F, though they may rise slightly to around 75F later in the night. Winds will ease to 0 to 5 mph from the southeast. Rainfall totals for this period are expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
