*As of Jul 12, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Denton residents are waking up to a notably humid Sunday morning. The air temperature is currently 79F, but the high relative humidity of 84% makes it feel like 82F. The dew point sits at 73F, contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts up to 10 mph, and the sky remains cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly today, reaching a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 100F, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 53% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Specifically, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 7am. Winds will shift to the south around 5 mph. Rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, with new totals less than a tenth of an inch possible.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 75F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with showers and thunderstorms possible. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible during this period. Heat index values will stay high, reaching up to 98F. Winds will be light from the southeast, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
The pattern continues into tomorrow with a high near 92F and a low near 73F. The chance of precipitation is 48%, with showers and thunderstorms likely. The sky will be partly sunny. Heat index values could reach as high as 101F. Rainfall amounts are expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Winds will remain light from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
