*As of Aug 3, 4 PM local time.*
Hot, dry air now
Princeton is under a stretch of very hot, dry weather, and two active air-quality alerts are listed by the National Weather Service. Current conditions are clear, with an air temperature of 97F and a feels-like reading of 95F. Relative humidity is 25%, with a dew point of 55F. Wind is moving at 7 mph, with gusts to 9 mph.
The main weather story is the combination of strong heat and dry air. Today’s high is near 97F, and the chance of precipitation is 0%. Skies stay sunny, so there is no rain relief in the forecast for today.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today remains sunny, with a high near 97F. The official forecast includes heat index values as high as 97F, with a south southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight is expected to stay clear. The low is near 74F, with temperatures rising to around 76F overnight. Heat index values may still be as high as 97F, with a southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings more sunshine and more heat. The high is near 100F, with a low near 77F and a 0% chance of precipitation. The forecast also notes heat index values as high as 101F and a south wind of 5 to 10 mph.
