*As of Aug 18, 11 AM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory are currently in effect for Denton, TX, signaling serious risks from the intense heat. The current air temperature stands at 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. Relative humidity is at 32%, and the dew point is recorded at 61F.
Winds are blowing from the southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph under clear skies.
The National Weather Service has issued these alerts to highlight the severity of the conditions. The Extreme Heat Warning carries a severe severity level and is expected to persist until later in the day. Concurrently, a Heat Advisory with moderate severity is also active. These warnings underscore the urgent need for caution as temperatures rise significantly above normal levels.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 107F and a low near 83F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 107. Winds will shift to the southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 83F but may rise slightly to around 85F overnight. The heat index could remain as high as 106. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow remains sunny with a high near 106F and a low near 83F. Precipitation chances stay at 1%. Heat index values are forecasted to hit 106.
