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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

MondaySunny97° / 76° 11%
TuesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 15%
WednesdaySunny100° / 82° 1%
ThursdaySunny101° / 81° 1%
FridaySunny101° / 81°

Denton Heat Index Hits 103 as Temperatures Climb Near 97 - Jul 6, 4 PM

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Denton residents face very hot conditions today with a high near 97F and heat index values reaching 103. No severe weather alerts are active, but slight chances for showers exist overnight and tomorrow.

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, 4 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Monday this afternoon in Denton, TX, where the air temperature stands at 95F. The heat index, or how hot it feels, is currently 98F. Relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts to 6 mph, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be sunny with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 103. South southwest winds will be 0 to 5 mph. The low tonight will be near 76F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am. Skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. Heat index values could reach 100. Southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will start sunny with a high near 97F. Heat index values are expected to reach 103. Southeast winds will remain light at 0 to 5 mph. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 1pm and 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight. Heat index values could reach 101. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for Denton. However, the very hot conditions require caution. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals during the peak heat hours. While the chance of precipitation is slight, be aware of potential thunderstorms later in the day tomorrow.

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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