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FridayMostly Sunny91° / 75° 10%
SaturdayMostly Sunny97° / 77° 3%
SundaySunny98° / 79°
MondaySunny101° / 79°
TuesdaySunny103° / 81°

Denton Weather: Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat Ahead - Jul 17, 8 AM

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Denton faces oppressive humidity with a dew point of 75F today. Temperatures will climb to 91F, with heat indices reaching 99F. Conditions worsen tomorrow with highs near 97F.

Cody Underwood

July 17, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 17, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Denton is experiencing oppressively humid conditions this Friday morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the high moisture content makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 89%, with a dew point of 75F indicating heavy moisture in the air.

Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph. The sky is currently mostly cloudy, but this will change as the day progresses.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the sky will clear to become mostly sunny. Highs will reach near 91F, while lows will drop to around 75F. The chance of precipitation is low at 10%.

According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will climb as high as 99F due to the combination of heat and humidity. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.

Tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy. Temperatures will settle near 75F, though they may rise slightly to around 77F during the overnight hours. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The humidity will remain a factor, so the air will feel muggy even as temperatures drop slightly.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, Denton will see mostly sunny skies with a significant increase in heat. Highs will approach 97F, creating dangerous heat index values as high as 104F. The chance of precipitation drops to just 3%.

Winds will shift to south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with lows around 77F, but heat indices will remain elevated near 104F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices reaching 104F, extreme caution is advised. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. The oppressive humidity makes the heat feel more intense, so monitor yourself for signs of heat exhaustion.

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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