*As of Sep 2, 7 AM local time.*
Sweltering Conditions Continue
Denton is experiencing intense heat this morning, with current air temperatures at 81F and a feels-like temperature of 84F. The atmosphere is quite humid, marked by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity holding at 70%. Winds are light at 3 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today will be particularly hot, with highs near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 104F. While skies will stay sunny, winds are expected to pick up slightly from the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 8%. Lows tonight will settle near 77F.
Evening and Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will shift slightly as the day ends. A slight chance of rain showers is possible between 1am and 4am, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the night. Skies will become partly cloudy with lows around 77F, though temperatures may rise to around 80F overnight.
Heat index values could reach 103F during this period. Winds will remain from the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The overall chance of precipitation for tonight is 20%.
