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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

MondaySunny96° / 75° 14%
TuesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 77° 21%
WednesdaySunny99° / 81° 2%
ThursdaySunny100° / 81° 1%
FridaySunny100° / 81° 1%

Denton Heat and Humidity Rise; No Severe Weather Alerts - Jul 6, 8 AM

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Denton faces high humidity with a dew point of 72F and temperatures nearing 96F today. No severe weather alerts are active, but heat index values will reach 101F.

Cody Underwood

July 6, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 6, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Denton residents are waking up to a notably humid start to the day. As of this morning, the air temperature sits at 73F, though the combination of moisture and warmth makes it feel like 75F. The relative humidity is high at 94%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, with only light gusts reaching 4 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Expect the heat to build significantly throughout the day. The high near 96F will be accompanied by a heat index as high as 101F, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. The sky will remain sunny with a low chance of precipitation at 14%. East winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.

As evening approaches, conditions will remain warm and muggy. The low will drop to around 75F, but the heat index will stay elevated at up to 100F. Skies will turn mostly clear, and winds will shift to the southeast, remaining light at 0 to 5 mph. Residents should anticipate a sticky night with little relief from the humidity.

Tomorrow Outlook and Safety

The pattern continues into tomorrow with another high near 96F and a heat index reaching 101F. The day will start sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The overall chance of precipitation is 21%, with winds staying light from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for Denton at this time. However, the persistent heat and humidity require caution. It is important to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat, and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. While the rain chance is slight, be prepared for sudden changes in weather if storms develop.

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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