*As of Aug 27, 6 AM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
Residents of Denton should be aware that two National Weather Service alerts are currently in effect. A Heat Advisory is active until the evening, indicating moderate severity conditions where temperatures will feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert has been issued, signaling potential concerns with local air quality levels.
As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 75F, though it feels like 77F due to moisture in the air. The relative humidity is quite high at 89%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are light from the north northeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The sky remains clear as we begin this hot day.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service reports heat index values as high as 104 during the peak hours. Northeast winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 10% chance of precipitation, so expect dry conditions despite the oppressive heat.
Tonight, skies will transition from mostly clear to partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 79 overnight after an initial dip toward 77. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 103. Winds will shift to the northeast and decrease to between 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow looks to be equally hot with sunny skies and a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to reach 100. East northeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
