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Wind Advisory in Effect for Princeton as Temperatures Plunge - Oct 15, 2 PM

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A Wind Advisory is active for Princeton, TX. Highs drop from 87F today to 64F tomorrow with gusts up to 40 mph.

Vera Yoder

October 15, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Oct 15, 2 PM local time.*

Active Alert and Current Conditions

A Wind Advisory is currently in effect for Princeton, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains active until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT. Residents should prepare for significantly gusty winds that could cause minor inconveniences or power issues.

As of this Thursday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 84F with a feels-like temperature of 88F. Humidity levels are notable, with a relative humidity of 62% and a dew point of 70F. The sky is mostly clear, and winds are currently blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today will be sunny with a high near 87F. South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The low tonight is expected to be near 55F. Conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies after sunset.

There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm tonight, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the night. Winds will shift to the north northwest, increasing from 5 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph.

The chance of precipitation is 50%, though new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow’s Outlook

Tomorrow brings a significant cooldown and windy conditions. A chance of rain showers is possible before 7am, followed by mostly sunny skies. The high will drop sharply to near 64F. North winds will pick up around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 45F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 47F overnight. North winds will continue at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Safety Reminder

With the active Wind Advisory and rapidly dropping temperatures, please secure loose outdoor items that could be blown away. As winds increase significantly tonight and tomorrow, drive cautiously and allow extra distance between vehicles. Layer up for the cold snap arriving tomorrow, checking on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the wind chill.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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