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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

TuesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 75° 18%
WednesdaySunny99° / 77° 8%
ThursdaySunny100° / 76°
FridaySunny99° / 82°
SaturdaySunny97° / 81° 7%

Denton Weather: Humidity Peaks at 94% as Heat Index Climbs - Jul 7, 8 AM

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High humidity and near-100 degree temperatures define the forecast for Denton today. A slight chance of storms lingers, but no severe alerts are active.

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 7, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Denton is experiencing a notably muggy start to the day. The air temperature currently sits at 75F, but the high moisture content makes it feel warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 77F. Relative humidity is at 94%, and the dew point is 73F, indicating very saturated air. Winds are calm at 0 mph with gusts up to 7 mph, and the sky remains clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will rise significantly today, reaching a high near 99F. While the sky will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 18% for the day, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 102. Winds will shift to the south around 5 mph. As evening approaches, temperatures will fall to a low near 75F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F, with heat index values remaining high. The sky will become mostly clear.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions will remain hot and sunny tomorrow. The high will again be near 99F, with heat index values reaching as high as 103. Winds will increase slightly, coming from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 8%. Overnight, the sky will be mostly clear with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight, with heat index values near 102.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100 degrees, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit time spent in direct sun. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. Although there are no active weather alerts, the high humidity can make the heat feel more intense than the actual air temperature suggests.

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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