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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 73° 53%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 72° 48%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 71° 33%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 73° 28%
ThursdayMostly Sunny92° / 75° 3%

Humidity Peaks in Princeton as Storms Linger - Jul 12, 8 AM

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Princeton faces high humidity with a dew point of 73F today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely, with heat index values reaching 98F. No active weather alerts are in effect.

Vera Yoder

July 12, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 12, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Princeton is experiencing notably humid conditions this Sunday morning. The air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is high at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating heavy moisture in the air. Winds are calm at 0 mph, though gusts may reach 9 mph. The sky remains cloudy as the day begins.

Today and Tonight Forecast

A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected today. Temperatures will rise to a high near 92F, with heat index values climbing as high as 98F. South winds will be light, around 5 mph. There is a 53% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will drop to a low around 73F, though they may rise to around 75F overnight. Southeast winds will be light, between 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow brings another chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 7am and between 7am and 1pm. The sky will be partly sunny, with a high near 89F. Temperatures may fall to around 87F in the afternoon. Heat index values will again reach as high as 98F. East southeast winds will be light, from 0 to 5 mph. There is a 48% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for Princeton. However, the combination of high heat and humidity requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms, as the humid air mass supports scattered thunderstorm activity. Ensure that outdoor activities are planned for cooler parts of the day when possible.

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

Vera Yoder covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Princeton.

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