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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny97° / 78° 5%
SundaySunny99° / 79° 3%
MondaySunny101° / 79°
TuesdaySunny104° / 81°
WednesdaySunny104° / 81°

Denton Heat and Humidity Climb to Near 100 Degrees - Jul 18, 8 AM

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High humidity and rising temperatures define the forecast for Denton, with heat index values reaching 104 degrees by tomorrow. No severe weather alerts are currently active.

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, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Denton residents are facing a notably humid start to the day this Saturday morning. The air temperature sits at 79F, but the high moisture content makes it feel warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 82F. Relative humidity is holding at 84%, supported by a dew point of 73F.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Conditions will remain largely dry today, with a high near 97F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 5%, and skies will be mostly sunny. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will climb as high as 103 during the day.

Winds will shift to a south southwest direction at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

As evening approaches, the sky will turn mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78, but will rise to around 80 overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching values as high as 100. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

The heat will intensify tomorrow, with a high near 99F and a low near 79F. Precipitation chances remain very low at 3%, with sunny skies expected throughout the day. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 104. Winds will persist from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Overnight into the early hours of the next day, skies will be clear. Temperatures will settle near 79 before rising to around 81. Heat index values will stay high, peaking around 104, with south winds continuing at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values approaching 104 degrees, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.

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 covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Denton.

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