Humid Start and Rising Heat
Denton begins the day with notably humid conditions. The current air temperature sits at 79°F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82°F. Relative humidity is high at 84%, with a dew point of 73°F contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today, the sun will dominate the forecast with a high near 98°F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 101°F during the day. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%, leaving the day sunny and hot.
Overnight and Tomorrow Outlook
Temperatures will drop to a low near 79°F tonight, but the heat will linger. Conditions will be mostly clear, with temperatures rising to around 81°F overnight. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102°F. Winds will shift to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings similar conditions, with a high near 98°F and sunny skies. The heat index will peak at 104°F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Temperatures will fall slightly to around 96°F in the afternoon. Winds will come from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain increases slightly to 10%, though the sky remains largely sunny.
