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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 72° 17%
ThursdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 74° 26%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 76° 16%
SaturdaySunny93° / 76° 1%
SundaySunny96° / 77° 1%

Humidity Peaks in Princeton as Temperatures Climb Toward 90 - Jul 15, 8 AM

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Princeton residents face high humidity with a dew point of 72F today. Temperatures will rise to near 90F with a slight chance of afternoon storms.

Vera Yoder

July 15, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 15, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Wednesday this morning in Princeton, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 73F, but the heat index makes it feel like 75F. Relative humidity is sitting at a high 94%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere.

Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 14 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures are expected to climb significantly throughout the day. The high for today will reach near 89F, before dropping to a low near 72F tonight. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but conditions will shift later in the day.

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1pm. Overnight, there is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Skies will become partly cloudy, and temperatures will rise to around 74F during the overnight hours.

Winds will shift to the south, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions will remain warm and humid as temperatures approach 90F tomorrow. The high will be near 90F, with heat index values reaching as high as 97F. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 26%.

Rain showers are possible between 7am and 1pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. By the afternoon, there may be a chance of showers and thunderstorms. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will settle to a low near 74F tomorrow night, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.

Safety Reminder

With high humidity and rising temperatures, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Keep an eye on the sky for any developing storms, especially in the afternoon hours.

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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