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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

TodaySunny98° / 79° 2%
ThursdaySunny98° / 79° 10%
FridayMostly Sunny98° / 80° 8%
SaturdayMostly Sunny99° / 80° 12%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 78° 18%

Denton Heat and Humidity Persist With No Active Alerts

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Denton faces high heat and humidity today with a dew point of 72F. No weather alerts are active. Stay hydrated as temperatures near 98F.

Cody Underwood

July 1, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Wednesday overnight in Denton, TX, and the atmosphere remains notably humid. The air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 72F contributing to the muggy conditions. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 28 mph. The sky is clear overhead.

Today and Tomorrow Forecast

Residents can expect sunny skies today with a high near 98F. The low for the day will be around 79F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 101F during the day. South winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.

Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 102F. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 98F. Temperatures may fall slightly to around 96F in the afternoon. The low will be near 79F. The chance of rain is 10%. Heat index values could reach 104F. Winds will shift to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for Denton at this time. However, the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity requires caution. The heat index values approaching 104F indicate that the perceived heat will be intense. It is crucial to hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning, to ensure they are safe in the rising temperatures. Layering up is not necessary, but protecting skin from the sun and staying in cool environments during the peak heat hours is highly recommended.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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