*As of Sep 30, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
Residents of Princeton, Texas, are under a Severe Flood Watch that remains active until October 2 at 7:00 AM CDT. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth on September 30 at 4:40 AM CDT. The watch indicates that flooding is possible due to heavy rainfall associated with ongoing storm systems.
Current conditions reflect a muggy atmosphere with an air temperature of 88F and a feels-like temperature of 94F. Relative humidity stands at 59%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 17 mph, with gusts reaching up to 29 mph.
The sky is mostly cloudy, setting the stage for the precipitation expected later in the day.
Forecast: Today and Tonight
Today, isolated rain showers are expected before 4pm, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach near 94F, with heat index values climbing as high as 101F. South winds will range from 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue before 7pm, then persist between 7pm and 1am, eventually becoming more widespread. Lows will settle near 72F, though temperatures may rise to around 74F overnight. Heat index values could reach 98F.
South winds will average around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
