*As of Aug 16, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Princeton area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until this evening. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 93 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 93 degrees.
The relative humidity is 34 percent, and the dew point is 61 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south-southwest at 10 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 13 miles per hour. The sky is clear, setting the stage for a day of intense solar radiation.
Today's Forecast and Overnight Outlook
Residents can expect sunny skies throughout the day, with a high near 102 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1 percent. Due to the combination of heat and humidity, heat index values may reach as high as 107 degrees.
Winds will continue to blow from the south-southwest at around 10 miles per hour. As night falls, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78 degrees, though they may rise to around 80 degrees overnight.
Heat index values could still reach 104 degrees, with winds slowing to 5 miles per hour from the south-southwest.
