Regional Storm Context
Tropical Storm Edouard is currently tracking toward the Texas-Louisiana border and is expected to make landfall in Texas today. According to guidance from the National Hurricane Center, the system has sustained winds near 40 mph and may strengthen slightly before coming ashore. It is forecast to turn west-northwest and weaken as it approaches Central Texas.
While the heaviest rain is expected over Southeast Texas, rain chances elsewhere in the state rise Tuesday evening and through midweek. This system is also expected to break the recent run of 100-degree days across the region.
Local Conditions and Forecast
For Denton, Edouard passes well to the south, meaning this area stays hot and mostly dry. Current conditions show an air temperature of 90F with a feels-like of 95F. Relative humidity sits at 52% with a dew point of 70F. Winds are light at 5 mph with gusts to 9 mph under clear skies.
Today, expect a high near 101F and a low near 79F. There is an 11% chance of precipitation. The sky will be sunny initially, followed by a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later. Heat index values will reach as high as 105. South southeast winds will remain around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81 overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Heat index values will hit 102, with south southeast winds increasing to 5 to 10 mph.
