*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
Denton residents are under two active National Weather Service alerts: a Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert. The Heat Advisory, classified as moderate severity with expected urgency, remains in effect until August 27 at 8:00PM CDT. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert issued on August 25 is currently active.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this heat event. At this afternoon observation, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to a dangerous 103F. The relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions.
Winds are blowing from the north northwest at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies for today, with a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 107 during the day. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, though north northwest winds will remain light at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, but heat indices will stay elevated with values as high as 106. Overnight lows may rise slightly to around 81.
Tomorrow brings sunny skies and continued warmth, with a high near 101F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 109, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will shift to the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
