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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 76° 2%
SundaySunny96° / 77° 2%
MondaySunny99° / 78°
TuesdaySunny101° / 80°
WednesdaySunny102° / 79° 1%

Princeton Heat and Humidity Rise This Weekend - Jul 18, 8 AM

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Princeton, TX, faces a humid start with a dew point of 73F. Highs near 95F today and 96F tomorrow bring heat index values up to 103F.

Vera Yoder

July 18, 20261 min read

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

*As of Jul 18, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Princeton, Texas, is experiencing a notably humid start to the day. As of this Saturday morning, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. The relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air.

Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Weekend Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly through the day. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 101F. South winds will persist around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%.

Tonight, skies will turn mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. Heat index values will remain elevated, peaking around 98F. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will continue with sunny skies and a high near 96F. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 103F. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain remains low at 2%.

Safety Reminders

With heat index values approaching 103F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities, especially during the midday hours. 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 this warm period. No active weather alerts are currently in effect for this area.

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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