*As of Oct 14, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Residents in Princeton are currently experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination with humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 98F. Relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 73F indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will see a high near 92F. According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Sunny skies are expected otherwise.
Temperatures may fall to around 89F in the afternoon. Heat index values could reach as high as 102. South winds will increase to around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight brings a low near 70F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy skies will prevail.
Temperatures may rise to around 72F overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 98. South winds will slow to around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
