*As of Aug 19, 6 AM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert Active
Denton, TX is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, a severe alert issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This warning remains in effect until August 19 at 8:00PM CDT. The agency has designated this condition as severe due to the dangerous levels of heat expected to impact the area over the next several hours.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this event. At this morning, the air temperature stands at 81F, with a feels-like reading of 83F. Relative humidity is at 62%, and the dew point is recorded at 66F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 106F. The low is expected to settle near 83F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation. During the day, heat index values are projected to reach as high as 107F. South southwest winds will persist at speeds between 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, skies will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 83F, though they may rise slightly to around 85F overnight. The heat index could still reach values as high as 106F. Winds will continue from the south southwest at around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 106F and a low near 82F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4%. Heat index values are forecast to climb even higher, reaching up to 109F. South southwest winds will remain steady at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 82F. Temperatures may rise to around 84F overnight. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph.
