*As of Jul 12, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Sunday overnight in Denton, and the air feels thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the feels-like temperature is 82F due to the heavy humidity. Relative humidity is at 79%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 22 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 95F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 100, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 53% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible. According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms exists after 7am. Skies will be mostly sunny with south winds around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
As the day transitions to tonight, conditions will shift. The low will drop to near 79F initially, but temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. The sky will be mostly clear with south winds around 5 mph. However, there is also a chance of showers and thunderstorms later, with skies becoming mostly cloudy. The low will eventually settle around 75F, with temperatures rising to around 77F overnight. Heat index values could reach 98. Southeast winds will be light, between 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings continued warmth and moisture. The high will be near 92F, with a low near 73F. The heat index may climb to 101. There is a 48% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then again between 7am and 1pm, followed by scattered chances later. Skies will be partly sunny with southeast winds of 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
