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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 73° 52%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 72° 53%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 71° 42%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 73° 34%
ThursdayMostly Sunny90° / 74° 6%

Princeton Heat Index Hits 98F With Scattered Storms Possible - Jul 12, 12 PM

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Princeton faces a very hot Sunday with a heat index near 98F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely today and tomorrow, bringing high humidity and potential rainfall.

Vera Yoder

July 12, 20261 min read

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

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

Current Conditions and Heat

It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Princeton, TX, where the air temperature stands at 90F. Due to the humidity, the feels-like temperature is 96F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 92F, with the heat index values climbing as high as 98F. There is a 53% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. South winds will be around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 73F. Temperatures may rise to around 75F during the overnight hours. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 89F, with temperatures falling to around 87F in the afternoon. The heat index will again reach as high as 98F. There is a 48% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. East southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

With very hot conditions and high humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. While there are no active weather alerts, be prepared for sudden changes in weather due to the chance of thunderstorms.

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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