Dangerous Heat Persists
Denton is currently under the influence of dangerous heat, with the air temperature at 97F and a feels-like temperature of 101F. Relative humidity sits at 37%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains clear as of this evening.
Today, the high will reach near 99F, with a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%, with partly cloudy skies expected. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81, though they may rise slightly to around 83 overnight. Heat index values could climb as high as 104. Winds will shift to the south southeast at around 5 mph.
Storms and Higher Heat Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further, with a high near 101F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation increases to 28%, with mostly sunny skies giving way to a chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Heat index values may reach as high as 106. Winds will be from the south southwest at around 5 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 7pm, followed by a slight chance between 7pm and 1am. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 78 and temperatures rising to around 80 overnight. Heat index values could reach 104, with southeast winds around 5 mph.
