*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Friday this afternoon in Denton, and the heat is already palpable. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 98F. Relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 73F indicating quite humid air.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 12 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, offering little relief from the sun.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today will see partly sunny skies with a high near 93F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 99F. Winds will continue from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 10%.
As evening approaches, skies will transition to partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 97F. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 97F. The heat index is forecast to reach 101F, signaling dangerous levels of heat stress.
