*As of Aug 15, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Persist
Denton, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. The advisory remains in effect until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency for the region. As of this evening on Saturday, the air temperature stands at a sweltering 102F, but the heat index makes it feel like 109F.
Relative humidity is at 33% with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 18 mph, though gusts have been recorded up to 16 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts continued sunny skies today with a high near 102F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 during the day. Winds will shift to south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Overnight tonight, conditions will clear up with a low around 82F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 84F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at 106, with south winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings no respite from the heat. The forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 103F. Heat index values are projected to peak at 103.
Winds will decrease slightly to south southwest between 5 and 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 80F, potentially rising to 82 overnight. The heat index will drop to 101, with south winds around 5 mph.
