*As of Jul 13, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Princeton is experiencing notably muggy conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index feels like 85F due to the moisture in the air. Relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a heavy, sticky atmosphere. Winds are light from the southeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 4 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, blocking much of the direct sun but trapping the warmth near the ground.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are likely for the remainder of the day. There is a 63% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Highs will reach near 85F. As evening approaches, the chance for storms drops to a slight chance before 10pm. Skies will clear to partly cloudy conditions overnight, with lows settling around 71F. Winds will remain light, shifting between 0 to 5 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible during these evening hours.
Tomorrow and Safety Reminders
Temperatures will climb significantly tomorrow, with highs near 91F. The sky will be partly sunny, and heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, with a 24% overall chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts will likely be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will pick up slightly from the east, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. Lows will drop to around 71F, with temperatures rising to about 73F overnight. Heat index values may reach 97F during the night.
