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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 Index Climbs to 101 as Humidity Lingers - Jul 6, 12 PM

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Current conditions in Denton show a heat index of 95F with high humidity. Today and tomorrow will see highs near 96F with a slight chance of afternoon storms.

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, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Monday this afternoon in Denton, TX, where the air temperature stands at 90F. The heat index, or how hot it feels, is currently 95F. Relative humidity is at 52%, with a dew point of 70F indicating quite humid air. Winds are calm at 0 mph with gusts up to 4 mph, and the sky remains clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the sun will dominate the sky with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values can reach as high as 101 during the day. East winds will remain light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 14%. As tonight approaches, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 75F. Heat index values may still reach 100. Southeast winds will continue to be light, between 0 and 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will again be near 96F. The sky will start sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 21%. Heat index values are expected to reach 101. Southeast winds will stay light at 0 to 5 mph. For tomorrow night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 77F. Heat index values may reach 99, with southeast winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures and heat indices climbing into the upper 90s and low 100s, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and pets to ensure they are safe in the heat. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of high heat and humidity requires caution.

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 covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Denton.

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