*As of Jul 13, 4 PM local time.*
Muggy Conditions and Precipitation Potential
Princeton, Texas, is experiencing notably humid air this afternoon, with the current dew point sitting at 72F. The relative humidity is at 62%, contributing to a muggy atmosphere. The current air temperature is 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, under a mostly clear sky.
Today, the sky will transition to mostly cloudy conditions. A high near 85F is expected, with temperatures dropping to around 82F in the afternoon. There is a 37% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service indicating a 40% chance of precipitation. Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 1am. The sky remains mostly cloudy with a low around 71F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 73F overnight. East southeast winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, with minimal rainfall totals anticipated.
Tomorrow's Forecast
Tomorrow, the heat index will climb as the high nears 89F. Temperatures will fall to around 87F in the afternoon. The sky will be partly sunny. Rain showers are possible between 7am and 10am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts again expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. East southeast winds will range from 0 to 10 mph.
There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. Residents should stay aware of the humid conditions and potential for scattered storms.
