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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

WednesdaySunny99° / 79° 7%
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, 8 AM

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Denton faces a humid start with a 79F reading and 74% humidity. Today brings sunny skies and a high near 99F, with heat index values reaching 102F. No severe weather alerts are active.

Cody Underwood

July 8, 20261 min read

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

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

Current Conditions and Humidity

Denton residents are waking up to a notably humid morning. As of this Wednesday, the air temperature sits at 79F, while the feels-like temperature is 80F. The relative humidity is holding at 74%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are currently light at 3 mph, though gusts have reached 21 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Expect sunny skies to continue throughout the day. The high will reach near 99F, with a low near 79F later. There is only a 7% chance of precipitation. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will climb as high as 102F. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 5 mph.

As evening approaches, conditions will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to around 79F, but will rise to approximately 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking near 102F. Winds will pick up slightly, blowing from the south at around 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. Heat index values are expected to reach 102F. Winds will come from the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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 warrants caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Checking on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning, is a prudent step during periods of intense heat.

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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