*As of Aug 6, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous heat this afternoon
Dangerous heat is the main weather issue in Princeton this afternoon, with clear sky and very hot conditions already in place. The air temperature is 97F, and it feels like 101F. Relative humidity is 37%, with a dew point of 66F. Wind is 11 mph, with gusts to 11 mph.
The combination of strong heat and clear sky means conditions can still be stressful for anyone spending time outside, even without rain or storms in the picture.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today stays sunny, with a high near 99F and a 0% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 101F. A south wind around 10 mph is expected.
Tonight is expected to be mostly clear. The low is near 78F, with temperatures rising to around 80F overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 99F, and a south southeast wind around 10 mph is expected.
Tomorrow looks very similar: sunny, with a high near 99F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation is 2%. Heat index values may climb as high as 102F, with a south wind of 5 to 10 mph.
