*As of Jul 14, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Tuesday evening in Denton, and the air feels noticeably heavy. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 94F. This discrepancy is driven by significant moisture in the atmosphere, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 59%.
Despite the mugginess, the sky remains clear. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Looking ahead, conditions will stay warm and humid. Today’s high reached near 92F, and the low is expected to settle near 72F. There is only an 11% chance of precipitation today, with skies expected to be partly cloudy.
Tonight, the sky will remain partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 72F, though they may rise slightly to around 74F during the overnight hours. Winds will become lighter, shifting to a south-southeast direction at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 91F. The sky will be partly sunny, but residents should be aware that a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1pm. Temperatures may dip slightly to around 89F in the afternoon.
Winds will remain light, from the south-southwest at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 23% for the day, with any new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Tomorrow night, the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, with a low around 73F and winds increasing to 5 to 10 mph from the south-southwest.
