*As of Sep 1, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Poor Air Quality
Denton residents are facing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature at 97F and a feels-like reading of 101F. The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert, which was issued August 31 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX. This alert remains active as humidity sits at 37% with a dew point of 66F.
Winds are currently blowing from the southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph, under clear skies.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will remain dangerously high today, with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 106. There is a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm, with the overall chance of precipitation at 10%. Winds will shift to around 5 mph from the southeast.
Tonight, conditions will ease slightly but remain warm. A low near 79F is expected, with the heat index staying as high as 103. There is a slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Skies will become mostly clear, and winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph from the southeast.
