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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

MondaySunny98° / 74°
TuesdaySunny100° / 77°
WednesdaySunny100° / 78° 1%
ThursdaySunny99° / 77° 3%
FridaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 75° 18%

Air quality alert in Princeton as sunny heat pushes toward 98 today - Aug 3, 12 PM

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Princeton has an active air quality alert this afternoon, with clear skies, 91F air temperature and a warmer-feeling 93F. Sunny, dry weather continues today and tomorrow.

Vera Yoder

August 3, 20261 min read

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

*As of Aug 3, 12 PM local time.*

Air quality alert with heat building

Princeton is under an active air quality alert this afternoon, adding a health note to an otherwise clear, sunny stretch of weather. The current air temperature is 91F, and it feels like 93F. Relative humidity is 41%, with a dew point of 64F.

Skies are clear, and the wind is 8 mph with gusts to 6 mph. The combination of sun, dry weather and late-day heat will keep conditions feeling hot, even without any rain in the forecast.

Forecast through tomorrow

Today stays sunny, with a high near 98F and a 0% chance of precipitation. The forecast calls for heat index values as high as 98F, with a south southeast wind around 5 mph. Tonight will be clear, with a low near 74F and temperatures rising to around 76F overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 97F, with an southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tomorrow looks hotter, sunny and dry, with a high near 100F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation remains 0%. Heat index values may reach as high as 101F, and the wind is expected from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Staying comfortable and aware

With an air quality alert active and heat increasing, residents may want to keep outdoor activity lighter during the hottest part of the day, drink water regularly and take breaks in shaded or cooled areas. People who are sensitive to air quality may also want to pay closer attention to how they feel while outside.

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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Vera Yoder

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