*As of Jul 19, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Risk
Denton is currently experiencing dangerous heat levels this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 103F. Relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere that intensifies the perceived heat.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service indicates that sunny conditions will persist through the rest of today. The high is expected to reach near 99F. Despite the slight dip from the current peak, heat index values will remain as high as 105. Winds will ease to a south southwest flow of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 14%.
Tonight, skies will turn mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. Heat index values will continue to be as high as 105. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Sunny skies will accompany a high near 102F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 107F.
Winds will be light, coming from the southwest around 5 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 2%. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 80F, temperatures rising to around 82F overnight, and heat index values as high as 106F.
