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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

TuesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 15%
WednesdaySunny100° / 82° 1%
ThursdaySunny101° / 81° 1%
FridaySunny101° / 81°
SaturdaySunny99° / 80° 6%

Dangerous Heat Persists in Denton as Temperatures Near 100 Degrees - Jul 6, 8 PM

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Denton residents face dangerous heat with a feels-like temperature of 102F today. Conditions remain mostly clear with a slight chance of storms tomorrow afternoon.

Cody Underwood

July 7, 20262 min read

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

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

Current Heat Conditions

Denton is currently under the influence of dangerous heat. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 102F. Relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 4 mph. The sky remains mostly clear as of this evening.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 100F, while the low will settle near 76F. The sky will stay mostly clear, with only a 13% chance of precipitation.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. Heat index values could climb as high as 100. Winds will be light, from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph. There is a possibility of new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 97F, with a low near 77F. The day will start sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. The overall chance of precipitation is 15%, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance with potential rainfall less than a tenth of an inch. Heat index values may reach as high as 103. Winds will remain light, from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 77F and temperatures rising to around 79F overnight. Heat index values could hit 101, with southeast winds around 5 mph. Again, less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100F, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak heat hours.

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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