*As of Jul 9, 4 AM local time.*
Intense Heat and Humidity Persist
Denton is currently experiencing a significant heat event, with the air temperature at 84F and a feels-like temperature of 88F. The atmosphere is quite humid, indicated by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 62%. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today, the sun will dominate the sky, pushing the high temperature near 101F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 104F, creating dangerous conditions for prolonged outdoor exposure. South southwest winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F tonight.
Overnight and Tomorrow Outlook
As the day ends, skies will remain clear. Temperatures will fall to around 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction, maintaining speeds around 10 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.
Tomorrow will mirror today’s intensity. Expect sunny skies and a high near 101F. The heat index will again reach values as high as 104F. South southwest winds will persist around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The likelihood of rain remains negligible at 1%. Overnight lows will drop to near 77F, with temperatures potentially rising to around 79F later in the night. Winds will shift to a southerly direction, staying around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
