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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 72° 45%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 76° 21%
SaturdayMostly Sunny96° / 78° 1%
SundaySunny99° / 79° 1%
MondaySunny101° / 79°

Humidity Peaks in Denton as Temperatures Climb Toward 90 - Jul 16, 4 AM

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Denton residents face high humidity with a dew point of 72F today. Temperatures will reach near 90F with a chance of rain showers. No weather alerts are currently active.

Cody Underwood

July 16, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 16, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Thursday overnight in Denton, and the air feels thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 75F, but the feels-like temperature is higher at 77F due to the heavy humidity. The relative humidity is at 89%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere.

Winds are light, blowing from the south at 5 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the night progresses.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the heat will build significantly. Highs will reach near 90F, while lows will drop to around 72F. There is a 44% chance of precipitation, with rain showers expected throughout the day.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of rain showers before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny skies will accompany these conditions. South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.

Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.

As tonight approaches, conditions will shift. A slight chance of rain showers is possible after 4am. The sky will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 72F. Temperatures may rise to around 74F overnight. South winds will remain around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Highs will climb to near 93F, with lows around 76F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but heat index values could reach as high as 100F.

There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. South winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 21%.

No active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts are in effect for this area.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures nearing 90F and high humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. While rain chances exist, the primary concern remains the rising heat index and humidity levels.

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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