*As of Aug 20, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Denton residents are currently under an Active NWS alert: Extreme Heat Warning (severity Severe). This warning is in effect from August 20 at 11:53AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX. The immediate threat is severe heat, with current conditions showing an air temperature of 102F and a feels-like temperature of 105F.
Relative humidity sits at 28% with a dew point of 63F. Winds are light at 5 mph with gusts to 8 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions with a high near 106F. Heat index values will reach as high as 107. South wind will remain around 5 mph. The low tonight will be near 82F, though temperatures may rise to around 85 overnight. Skies will be mostly clear with south wind around 5 mph. Heat index values could climb to 108 during the night.
Tomorrow brings continued extreme heat with a high near 107F. The sun will dominate early on, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Highs may fall to around 105 in the afternoon. Heat index values are expected to peak at 109. South southwest wind will be around 5 mph with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow night, conditions will turn partly cloudy with a low around 82F. Temperatures may rise to around 84 overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Heat index values will remain high at 109, with south wind around 5 mph and a 20% chance of precipitation.
