*As of Aug 5, 4 AM local time.*
Very hot start to the forecast
Princeton is heading into a very hot stretch, with today’s high expected to reach near 101F. Overnight conditions are clear right now, with an air temperature of 77F and a feels-like temperature of 78F. Relative humidity is 74%, and the dew point is 68F, so the air is holding noticeable moisture even before the heat builds.
Wind is light at 5 mph, with gusts up to 13 mph. Skies are clear, and the current overnight low is expected to be around 78F.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today will be sunny, with a high near 101F. Heat index values may reach as high as 104F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature. The chance of precipitation is 2%, and south wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight will stay mostly clear. The low is forecast around 79F, with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. Heat index values may still be as high as 102F, with south southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 99F and temperatures falling to around 97F later. Heat index values may again reach as high as 104F. The chance of precipitation is 2%, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s low is near 78F.
