*As of Sep 17, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Residents of Denton are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect while the region experiences dangerously high temperatures. The current air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 100F.
Relative humidity is at 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 10 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny conditions for today, with a high near 100F. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly to around 98F in the afternoon. The heat index will climb as high as 105 during this period. Southeast winds will remain light, around 5 mph. There is only an 8% chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, skies will clear up, becoming mostly clear with a low near 80F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F overnight. The heat index could reach 101, so the oppressive feeling will persist even after sunset. South southeast winds will continue at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings sunny skies with a high near 100F again. Afternoon temperatures will drop to approximately 98F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 102.
Winds will be variable, ranging from 0 to 5 mph from the south southwest. There is a minimal 2% chance of rain. Overnight tomorrow, conditions will be clear with a low around 77F, rising slightly to 79F later in the night.
