Back to Weather

5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

TuesdaySunny101° / 79°
WednesdaySunny100° / 79°
ThursdaySunny101° / 80° 1%
FridayMostly Sunny102° / 80° 4%
SaturdaySunny100° / 74° 8%

Princeton, TX: Heat Advisory in Effect as Temperatures Soar Near 101F - Jul 28, 4 AM

Princeton weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

A Heat Advisory is active for Princeton, TX, with highs near 101F and heat index values up to 108F. Current conditions are hot and humid with clear skies.

Vera Yoder

July 28, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 28, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Princeton, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity. As of this Tuesday overnight, the air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F.

The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 74%. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 108F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 0% chance of precipitation.

Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F tonight. The sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight.

Heat index values will remain elevated, peaking around 106F. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to reach 107F. Precipitation chances remain at 0%.

Winds will persist from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will fall to a low near 79F tomorrow night. The sky will become partly cloudy, with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight.

Winds will shift to the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Heat Advisory and the extreme heat index values, it is critical to stay cool and hydrated. Limit outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours when the sun is strongest. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments as much as possible.

Check on neighbors, particularly the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety. Remember that heat-related illnesses can develop quickly, so do not ignore signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

Share

Vera Yoder

Vera Yoder covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Princeton.

Related Stories

More in Sport