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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny97° / 78° 5%
SundaySunny97° / 79° 4%
MondaySunny101° / 78°
TuesdaySunny104° / 80°
WednesdaySunny104° / 81° 1%

Denton Heat Persists: Highs Near 97F Expected Tomorrow - Jul 17, 8 PM

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Temperatures in Denton remain very hot with a current feels-like of 95F. Conditions will stay humid with a dew point of 70F. No severe weather alerts are active.

Cody Underwood

July 18, 20261 min read

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

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

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Denton is experiencing very hot conditions this evening. The air temperature is currently 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 95F. Humidity levels are notable, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 52%. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains clear as the day concludes.

Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow

Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching values as high as 97. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 97F. The heat index is forecast to climb to 101. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 5%. Following tomorrow, conditions will turn mostly clear with a low around 78F, rising to 80F overnight, and heat index values reaching 102.

Safety and Awareness

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for Denton at this time. However, the persistent heat and humidity require caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day.

Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during these elevated heat index periods. Layering is not necessary, but light, breathable clothing is recommended to help manage the discomfort of the high dew points and heat.

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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