*As of Aug 17, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Denton, Texas, is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. The warning remains in effect until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT. This severe alert underscores the immediate danger posed by the current weather patterns, which are expected to persist through the end of the advisory period.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 104F with a heat index making it feel like 107F. The relative humidity is at 26%, and the dew point sits at 63F. Winds are blowing from the west southwest at around 5 mph, though gusts have been reported up to 6 mph. The sky remains clear as of this evening.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today in Denton, conditions will be sunny with a high near 105F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 106. There is a 10% chance of precipitation, but skies are expected to remain largely clear.
Tonight, the sky will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise slightly to around 84F overnight. Heat index values could still reach 104F due to lingering humidity. South winds will be around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, Denton will see sunny skies with a high near 106F. The heat index is forecast to hit 106 again. Southwest winds will increase slightly to between 5 and 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. Tonight tomorrow night, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 82F, rising to 85F overnight. Heat index values may reach 104F with south winds near 10 mph.
