*As of Jul 21, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Princeton, Texas, is currently experiencing intense heat under an active Extreme Heat Warning. The National Weather Service has issued this severe alert, which remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F.
Humidity levels are notably high, with the relative humidity at 74% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are light, blowing from the west southwest at around 5 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify throughout the day. Today is forecast to be sunny with a high near 103F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 112F.
Overnight, skies will clear, and temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F during the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 109F. Winds will shift to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow will see continued hot conditions. The sky will remain sunny with a high near 102F. The heat index is projected to reach 110F.
Winds will be light, coming from the northeast at 0 to 10 mph. Temperatures will fall to a low near 78F, with a chance for overnight temperatures to rise to around 80F. The heat index will stay high at 108F, with winds from the east northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
