*As of Jul 31, 9 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Denton, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. As of this Friday morning, the air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 94F. The relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating significant moisture in the air.
Winds are blowing from the southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, while the sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency. It is important to note that this alert is active now and does not extend beyond the timeframe specified by the official source. Residents should be aware that the heat index values are expected to rise significantly throughout the day, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Denton will experience sunny skies with a high near 105F. The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 113F, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. Southwest winds will be around 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%, so the heat will be the primary concern. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F tonight, though they may rise to around 83F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at up to 111F, with west southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph and partly cloudy skies.
Tomorrow, conditions will begin to ease slightly. Highs will reach near 99F, with heat index values peaking at 100F. Skies will be mostly sunny, and north winds will pick up to around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
