*As of Jul 11, 8 PM local time.*
Sweltering Conditions Continue
Denton is enduring a stretch of intense heat this evening, with the air temperature currently sitting at 95F. The combination of heat and humidity is pushing the feels-like temperature to 98F. Relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph, under a clear sky.
Today, the high will reach near 99F, with a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is just 6%, leaving the sky mostly clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. Heat index values could climb as high as 102. South winds will persist, ranging from 5 to 15 mph.
Storms Expected Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the heat will ease slightly with a high near 95F and a low near 76F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but the chance of precipitation rises significantly to 46%. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms later. Heat index values may reach as high as 102. South winds will decrease to around 5 mph.
Looking ahead to tomorrow night, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues. The sky will become mostly cloudy, with a low around 76F. Heat index values could hit 103. East winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
