*As of Aug 15, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Denton, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service Fort Worth office. This moderate-severity alert, expected to remain in place through the evening of August 15, signals dangerous heat conditions for the area. As of this Saturday morning, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a sweltering 90F.
The atmosphere is quite humid right now, with relative humidity at 66% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are picking up, blowing at 15 mph with gusts reaching 27 mph, while the sky remains clear above. Residents should be aware that the National Weather Service has highlighted heat index values as high as 107F during the peak of today's heat.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be intensely sunny with a high near 102F. The sun will not provide relief from the humidity, which keeps the perceived temperature dangerously high. South southwest winds around 10 mph are expected, with gusts as high as 20 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation, so expect dry conditions throughout the day.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F or even 84F overnight due to lingering humidity. Heat index values could reach 106F as winds shift to a south direction at 10 to 15 mph. The heat will not break significantly overnight.
Tomorrow brings even higher temperatures, with a high near 104F under sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to hit 106F again. Winds will ease slightly to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight tomorrow, lows will settle around 80F, rising to about 82F later in the night with light south winds near 5 mph. There is no chance of rain for tomorrow.
