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Denton heat feels like 99F now, with highs near 100F - Aug 6, 12 PM

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Denton is very hot this afternoon, with 97F air temperature and a 99F feel under clear skies. Today stays sunny near 100F, with clear conditions tonight and another hot day tomorrow.

Cody Underwood

August 6, 20261 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 6, 12 PM local time.*

Very hot in Denton

Denton’s main weather story is the heat this afternoon. The air temperature is 97F now, and it feels like 99F under a clear sky. Relative humidity is 35%, with a dew point of 64F. Wind is 8 mph, with gusts to 8 mph.

That combination is already uncomfortable, and today’s forecast keeps the heat in place. The high is near 100F, and heat index values may reach 102F. The sky stays sunny, and the chance of precipitation is 1%.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Tonight remains clear, with a low near 81F. Heat index values may still be as high as 101F, and a south wind around 10 mph is expected.

Tomorrow brings more heat. The high is near 100F, and the low is near 80F. It starts sunny, then there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Heat index values may be as high as 104F, with south wind 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts for Denton.

Even without an alert, this level of heat can wear people down quickly. Drink water, take breaks if you are working or exercising outdoors, and give children, older adults, pets and neighbors extra attention. Light clothing and shaded or cooled spaces can help reduce heat stress.

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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