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5-day forecast / Princeton, TX

TuesdayPartly Sunny94° / 75°
WednesdayMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 73° 20%
ThursdayShowers And Thunderstorms82° / 70° 95%
FridayShowers And Thunderstorms81° / 66° 90%
SaturdayRain Showers Likely79° / 65° 65%

Flood Watch in Effect for Princeton as Heat Persists - Sep 29, 2 PM

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A severe Flood Watch is active for Princeton, TX, through October 1. Temperatures remain near 94F today with a slight chance of storms tomorrow.

Vera Yoder

September 29, 20262 min read

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*As of Sep 29, 2 PM local time.*

Active Alerts and Current Conditions

Residents in Princeton should be aware that a Flood Watch with severe severity is currently in effect. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth on September 29 at 1:43AM CDT and remains valid until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT. While the sky is currently clear, the atmosphere is primed for potential hydrological concerns later in the week.

Right now, the air temperature stands at 90F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F. Humidity levels are at 43%, and the dew point is recorded at 64F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be partly sunny with a high near 94F. The National Weather Service indicates south-southeast winds around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation for the day.

As evening approaches, skies will transition to partly cloudy conditions overnight. Lows will drop to around 75F. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at speeds between 10 and 15 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow brings a high near 94F under mostly cloudy skies. The heat index is expected to reach values as high as 99F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm, with an overall 20% chance of precipitation for the day. Winds will shift to the south at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 30 mph.

Looking ahead to tomorrow night, conditions remain mostly cloudy with a low around 73F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 75F overnight. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, followed by likely showers and thunderstorms later in the night. The chance of precipitation rises to 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Heat index values will remain high at around 97F, with south-southeast winds around 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the active Flood Watch and potential for heavy rain, please monitor local conditions closely. Stay informed about any updates from the National Weather Service as the alert period continues.

Latest National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS radar). Source: radar.weather.gov.

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