Current Conditions and Heat Stress
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Denton, TX, where the air temperature stands at 91F. The combination of heat and moisture is making it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 97F. The relative humidity is at 49%, supported by a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that contribute to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The sky remains clear overhead at this moment.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, Denton will see a high near 97F under mostly sunny skies. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 20%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101F. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
As the day transitions to tonight, conditions will become mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm, with the precipitation chance remaining at 20%. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F. The heat index may still climb to 100F during the early evening hours. Southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 98F. Skies will remain mostly sunny. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 104F, signaling dangerous heat stress levels. South winds will be lighter, around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops slightly to 13%.
