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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

WednesdaySunny99° / 77° 9%
ThursdaySunny100° / 77° 1%
FridaySunny100° / 76°
SaturdaySunny98° / 76° 3%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 78° 27%

Denton Heat and Humidity Rise to Near 100 Degrees - Jul 8, 4 AM

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Denton faces a humid, sunny stretch with highs near 100F and heat indices up to 102F. No severe weather alerts are active for the area.

Cody Underwood

July 8, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 8, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Wednesday overnight in Denton, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is holding at 79%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are light from the south at 5 mph, though gusts have reached 15 mph. The sky remains clear as the night progresses.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

The sun will dominate the sky today, bringing a high near 99F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 9%. As the day heats up, heat index values are expected to climb as high as 102F. Winds will remain from the south southwest around 5 mph. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight.

Tomorrow will be even hotter and sunnier. The high is forecast to reach near 100F, with the chance of rain dropping to just 1%. Heat index values will again peak around 102F. Winds will pick up slightly from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Overnight lows will settle near 77F, with temperatures rising to around 79F later in the night.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for Denton at this time. However, the combination of high temperatures and elevated humidity requires caution. Heat index values reaching 102F pose a risk for heat-related illnesses. Residents should stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the peak heat of the day. Keep an eye on how the humidity affects your comfort level, as the dew point of 72F makes the air feel muggy. Ensure that pets and vulnerable neighbors have access to cool, shaded areas. While the skies are clear, the intense sun and heat demand respect and preparation.

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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