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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

MondaySunny100° / 79° 6%
TuesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 78° 11%
WednesdaySunny100° / 77° 6%
ThursdaySunny98° / 77° 10%
FridaySunny98° / 77° 10%

Princeton Weather: Heat Index Near 102 and Air Quality Alert Active - Sep 1, 2 PM

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Princeton residents face dangerous heat with feels-like temperatures at 100F. An Air Quality Alert is active. Expect sunny skies with a slight chance of storms today and tomorrow.

Vera Yoder

September 1, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 1, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Risk

Princeton is currently experiencing intense heat this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 95 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 100 degrees. Relative humidity is at 42 percent, with a dew point of 68 degrees.

Winds are calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached 10 mph. The sky is clear. An Air Quality Alert is currently active for the region, issued by the National Weather Service.

Residents should monitor their air quality and take necessary precautions, especially if they have respiratory sensitivities.

Today’s Forecast

Today will remain hot and sunny. The high temperature is expected to reach near 100 degrees, with lows near 77 degrees. There is a 12 percent chance of precipitation.

A slight chance of rain showers is possible in the early afternoon, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Heat index values could reach as high as 102 degrees. Southeast winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph.

Given the extreme heat, it is important to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day.

Tonight and Tomorrow

Tonight will be mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will drop to around 77 degrees, though they may rise to 79 degrees overnight. Heat index values will remain high, reaching 102 degrees.

Tomorrow will start with a slight chance of rain showers before 7 am, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be sunny, with a high near 98 degrees and a low near 75 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 22 percent.

Heat index values could reach 104 degrees. East southeast winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Stay aware of the changing conditions and the ongoing air quality concerns.

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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