Intense Heat and Humidity
Denton is experiencing a significant heat event this afternoon, with the air temperature currently at 93F and a feels-like temperature of 99F. The atmosphere is holding considerable moisture, evidenced by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 47%. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.
Today will be particularly sweltering, with temperatures expected to peak near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 102. Conditions will remain sunny with no chance of precipitation. Overnight, the sky will turn mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 78F. However, the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 80F during the night and heat index values staying as high as 102. Winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph, though gusts may still reach 20 mph.
Outlook for Tomorrow
The heat will persist into tomorrow, with sunny skies and a high near 98F. The heat index is forecast to reach 103, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight 3% chance of precipitation, but skies will remain largely sunny. As tomorrow night approaches, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. The low will settle near 79F, with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. Heat index values will drop slightly to 100, with south southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.
