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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 76° 1%
SundaySunny97° / 77° 3%
MondaySunny100° / 79°
TuesdaySunny101° / 80°
WednesdaySunny102° / 80° 1%

Princeton Heat Index Climbs to 101°F Today; Humid Conditions Persist - Jul 18, 12 PM

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Princeton, TX, is experiencing very hot conditions this Saturday afternoon with a current heat index of 96°F. Temperatures will rise to near 95°F today, with humid air keeping the heat index high through the evening.

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, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Saturday afternoon in Princeton, Texas, where the air temperature stands at 88°F. Due to the humidity, the feels-like temperature is 96°F. The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 73°F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, Princeton will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 95°F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 101°F during the day. South winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is very low at 2%.

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76°F, though they may rise to around 78°F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 98°F. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain remains minimal at 2%.

Outlook for Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Princeton will experience sunny skies with a high near 96°F. The heat index is expected to climb to as high as 103°F. Winds will come from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alert in effect for this area.

Safety Reminder

Given the very hot conditions and high heat index values, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and elderly residents who may be vulnerable to the heat. Ensure that pets have access to cool, shaded areas and plenty of water.

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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