*As of Jul 17, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Stress
It is currently Friday this afternoon in Denton, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F. Relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating significant moisture in the air that hinders cooling.
Winds are blowing from the south at 17 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy, offering little relief from the sun’s intensity. Residents should recognize that the heat index is a critical measure of how hot it feels to the human body, and values near 100F pose serious risks for heat-related illnesses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 93F. The sky will be partly sunny, and there is a 19% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 100F.
Winds will shift to a south direction at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F tonight, though they may rise to around 78F overnight.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain hot and sunny. The high will approach 97F, with mostly sunny skies. The heat index is expected to peak at 101F. Winds will ease slightly, coming from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 5% chance of precipitation. Overnight, lows will settle around 78F, with temperatures rising to about 80F as the heat index reaches 102F.
