*As of Jul 28, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Denton, TX, is currently experiencing intense heat conditions under an active National Weather Service Heat Advisory. The advisory, classified as moderate in severity with expected urgency, remains in effect until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT. As of this Tuesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 100F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a dangerous 105F.
The relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth forecasts that today will be sunny with a high near 104F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 112 during the day. South winds will be around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 81F. However, temperatures may rise to around 84F overnight, with heat index values still reaching 111. South winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with mostly sunny skies and a high near 103F. Heat index values are projected to hit 110. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is negligible, at 0% today and 1% tomorrow. Tomorrow night will be partly cloudy with a low around 82F, and temperatures may again rise to around 84F overnight, with heat index values staying high at 110.
