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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 74° 41%
FridayPartly Sunny92° / 76° 11%
SaturdaySunny96° / 77° 2%
SundaySunny98° / 79° 2%
MondaySunny101° / 79°

Humid Heat Returns to Denton With Afternoon Storm Chances - Jul 16, 4 PM

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Denton faces high humidity with a dew point of 72F today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, with temperatures near 90F.

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 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Denton is experiencing notably humid conditions this Thursday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 94F. Relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air.

Winds are blowing from the south at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains mostly clear at this moment, but the atmosphere is primed for change.

Today and Tonight Forecast

A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected today. The high will reach near 90F. The National Weather Service indicates a 40% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Winds may increase to around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, particularly before 10pm. Conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 74F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F overnight. South southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. Another 41% chance of precipitation is noted for the day, with similar rainfall totals possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather will shift to partly sunny skies. The high will climb to near 92F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 99F.

South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Tomorrow night will be partly cloudy with a low around 76F and heat index values near 97F. South winds may gust up to 15 mph.

Safety Reminder

With high humidity and heat indices approaching 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Be aware of the potential for sudden thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, which can bring brief but heavy rainfall. Keep an eye on local updates as conditions evolve.

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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