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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

WednesdayPartly Sunny91° / 73° 20%
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 75° 28%
FridayMostly Sunny94° / 76° 14%
SaturdaySunny96° / 77° 2%
SundaySunny98° / 78° 1%

Humid Heat Returns to Denton With Slight Storm Chance - Jul 15, 12 PM

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Denton faces humid conditions with a dew point of 70F. Highs near 91F today and 92F tomorrow bring slight chances of showers and thunderstorms.

Cody Underwood

July 15, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 15, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Denton residents are experiencing quite humid air this afternoon, with the current dew point sitting at 70F. The relative humidity is at 59%, contributing to a muggy atmosphere. The air temperature is currently 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 91F.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead as the day progresses.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 91F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 19%.

As evening approaches, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms remains possible before 10pm. Temperatures will drop to a low near 73F, though they may rise to around 75F during the overnight hours.

Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation tonight is 20%.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will see similar heat with a high near 92F. The morning will bring a slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. This is followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.

The sky will be mostly sunny. Highs will reach 92F, with temperatures falling to around 89F in the afternoon. Heat index values could climb as high as 98.

Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 33%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Overnight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.

Partly cloudy skies will persist with a low around 75F, rising to around 77F overnight.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values and humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be less able to cope with the heat. While there are no active weather alerts, remain aware of the slight storm chances and seek shelter if thunderstorms develop.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Cody Underwood

Cody Underwood covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Denton.

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