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SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms100° / 76° 47%
MondaySunny98° / 76° 6%
TuesdaySunny99° / 79° 9%
WednesdaySunny99° / 78° 4%
ThursdaySunny100° / 79°

Denton Heat Index Hits 104 Today With Scattered Storms

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Temperatures in Denton are soaring toward 100F today with a heat index reaching 104F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon, followed by a slight cooldown tomorrow.

Cody Underwood

July 5, 20262 min read

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

Current Conditions and Heat Advisory

It is currently Sunday overnight in Denton, TX, with clear skies overhead. The air temperature is sitting at 77F, which matches the feels-like temperature of 77F. Relative humidity is at 65% with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the east-southeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 104F. There is a 37% chance of precipitation, with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms developing after 10am. Rainfall amounts, if any, will likely be less than a tenth of an inch. Skies will be partly sunny with south winds around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low around 78F. East-southeast winds will drop to around 5 mph. There remains a chance for showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a 40% probability of precipitation. Any new rainfall will likely be minimal, under a tenth of an inch. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 75F during the overnight hours, with heat index values up to 102F.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will ease slightly with a high near 96F. The heat index will peak around 99F. Skies will be mostly sunny with east winds between 0 and 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 8%. Tomorrow night will bring mostly clear skies with a low around 73F and southeast winds of 0 to 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures nearing 100F and heat indices exceeding 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be affected by the extreme heat. If storms develop, seek shelter indoors immediately.

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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Cody Underwood

Cody Underwood covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Denton.

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