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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 75° 2%
SundaySunny96° / 77° 2%
MondaySunny99° / 78°
TuesdaySunny101° / 80°
WednesdaySunny102° / 79° 1%

Princeton Heat and Humidity Rise to 96F Tomorrow - Jul 18, 4 AM

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Princeton, TX, faces rising temperatures and high humidity this weekend. Highs near 95F today and 96F tomorrow bring heat index values up to 103F.

Vera Yoder

July 18, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 18, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Saturday overnight in Princeton, TX, and the air remains quite humid. The current air temperature is 81F, but the feels-like temperature is 85F due to the moisture in the air. The relative humidity sits at 74%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky is clear overhead.

Weekend Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly over the next two days. Today, the sky will be mostly sunny with a high near 95F and a low near 75F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will reach as high as 101F today. South winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. The low will drop to around 76F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to peak at 98F. South winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will shine brightly with a high near 96F and a low near 77F. The chance of rain remains low at 2%. Heat index values will climb higher, reaching up to 103F. Winds will come from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 77F, and temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values approaching 103F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety during these warm conditions.

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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