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Dangerous Heat Grips Denton as Temperatures Soar to 101F - Aug 9, 4 PM

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Denton residents face dangerous heat today with a high near 101F and heat index values reaching 105F. Conditions remain hot and sunny through tomorrow.

Cody Underwood

August 9, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 9, 4 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Conditions

Denton is currently under the influence of dangerous heat, with the air temperature at 99F and a feels-like temperature of 102F. The relative humidity sits at 33%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph, while the sky remains partly cloudy.

Today, the National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105. South winds will average around 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal at 7%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F tonight. Conditions will clear out, but heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 82F overnight.

Heat index values will remain as high as 102. South winds will continue around 10 mph.

Outlook for Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Denton will see continued sunny skies with a high near 100F. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 102. South winds will pick up slightly, averaging around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

The chance of precipitation remains low at 6%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 80F tomorrow night. Skies will clear, and temperatures will rise to around 82F overnight.

Heat index values will hit as high as 103. South winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the persistent heat requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during these extreme temperatures. Keep vehicles parked in the shade when possible, and never leave people or pets inside closed cars.

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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