*As of Jul 22, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alerts
Denton is currently under the influence of a severe heat event. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning, which remains in effect until 8:00PM CDT today. Additionally, a Heat Advisory is active until 8:00PM CDT tomorrow, and an Air Quality Alert is in place. These alerts underscore the dangerous conditions residents are facing right now.
As of this Wednesday morning, the air temperature stands at 82F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 88F. The relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are light, blowing from the north northeast at 5 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be intensely hot and sunny. The high is expected to reach near 104F, with heat index values climbing as high as 114. Winds will shift to the north northeast, maintaining speeds between 5 and 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, conditions will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 113. Winds will turn to the east northeast, staying between 5 and 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the sun will continue to shine with a high near 100F. Heat index values are forecast to reach 106. Winds will come from the east at 5 to 10 mph.
