*As of Sep 5, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Denton, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating and is expected to remain in place through the evening of September 6. This alert underscores the significant risk posed by the current weather pattern, where high temperatures combined with humidity create hazardous conditions.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. The relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 10 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Denton will see sunny skies with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 105 during the day. Winds are expected to be light from the southeast around 5 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F tonight, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 103F, with south winds varying between 0 and 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat continues with sunny skies and a high near 101F. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 104F. Winds will shift to east southeast, ranging from 0 to 10 mph.
