*As of Aug 23, 2 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. This severe alert remains in effect until late Monday evening. The warning highlights dangerous heat conditions that are expected to significantly impact daily activities and health safety across the area.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this event. As of Sunday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 106F, but the heat index makes it feel like 108F. Relative humidity is low at 23%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are light from the south southwest at 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 107F. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly to around 105F in the afternoon. The heat index values will reach as high as 107. Winds will remain light, shifting between south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation.
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 84F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 86F overnight. The heat index will continue to feel as high as 107. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings even hotter conditions. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 109F. Temperatures may drop slightly to around 107F in the afternoon. The heat index will feel as high as 107. Winds will increase, coming from the southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%.
