*As of Jul 12, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Denton is experiencing notably muggy conditions this Sunday evening. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is sitting at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 10 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead, but the heavy humidity suggests a unstable atmosphere that could fuel further activity.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, residents can expect a hot day with a high near 97F and a low near 75F. There is a 41% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible. As the day transitions into tonight, the National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, followed by another chance between 1am and 4am, and then lingering chances afterward. Partly cloudy skies will prevail with a low around 75, though temperatures may rise to around 77 overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 99. Southeast winds will remain light at 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 92F and a low near 73F. The chance of precipitation increases to 51%, with showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny skies will accompany heat index values as high as 101. East southeast winds will be calm at 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals between a tenth and quarter of an inch are expected. Tomorrow night will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms under mostly clear skies, with a low around 73 and heat index values up to 97. South southeast winds will continue at 0 to 5 mph, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
