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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny97° / 76° 5%
SundaySunny99° / 79° 3%
MondaySunny101° / 79°
TuesdaySunny104° / 81°
WednesdaySunny104° / 81°

Denton Heat and Humidity Rise to Near 104 Tomorrow - Jul 18, 4 AM

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Denton faces rising temperatures and high humidity this weekend. Current dew points sit at 72F, with highs near 97F today and 99F tomorrow. Heat indices will reach 104F.

Cody Underwood

July 18, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 18, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Saturday overnight in Denton, TX, and the air remains quite humid. The current air temperature is 81F, but the feels-like temperature is 85F due to the moisture in the air. The relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 72F.

Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph. The sky is clear overhead.

Weekend Forecast

Today, Denton will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 97F and a low near 76F. The chance of precipitation is just 5%. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 103F during the day. South southwest winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F later in the night. The heat index will remain high, with values up to 100F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect sunny skies with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 104F. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear, with a low around 79F and temperatures rising to around 81F overnight.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Denton at this time. However, the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity creates a dangerous environment for prolonged outdoor activity. The heat index values, which reflect how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in, will exceed 100F for much of the weekend.

Residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments during the peak heat hours. Check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety during these elevated heat index conditions.

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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