*As of Jul 22, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Princeton, TX, is currently experiencing oppressive heat and humidity. The air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 89F. Relative humidity is at 79%, with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached 13 mph. The sky remains clear.
Residents are under multiple active National Weather Service alerts. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe with expected urgency, is in effect until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT. Additionally, a Heat Advisory, rated moderate in severity, runs until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT.
An Air Quality Alert is also active, issued on July 21 at 2:42PM CDT. These alerts indicate dangerous conditions that require immediate attention and caution.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Princeton will see sunny skies with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 114. Northeast winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F tonight. Conditions will remain clear, with temperatures rising to around 78F overnight.
Heat index values will stay high, reaching up to 110. East northeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will ease slightly but remain dangerous. Sunny skies will accompany a high near 97F. Heat index values are expected to reach 105.
