Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Denton, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the humidity is making it feel significantly hotter. The heat index, or feels-like temperature, is currently at 99F. The relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are light from the south at 8 mph, with gusts also reaching 8 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, which may offer some temporary relief from direct sun, but the muggy conditions remain.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, Denton can expect a high near 98F. The sky will be partly sunny, but there is a notable chance of precipitation at 44%. Specifically, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1pm. Temperatures may fall to around 95F in the afternoon as clouds build. The heat index could reach as high as 101F during the peak heat. South winds will be around 5 mph. If storms develop, new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
As evening approaches, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 1am. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low near 73F. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 75F. The heat index will remain high at 99F. Winds will shift to west southwest at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
