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5-day forecast / Denton, TX

MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 74° 31%
TuesdayMostly Sunny94° / 74° 8%
WednesdayMostly Sunny95° / 73° 5%
ThursdayMostly Sunny94° / 73° 3%
FridayMostly Sunny93° / 74° 1%

Denton Heat Persists With Afternoon Storm Chance - Sep 21, 2 PM

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Temperatures in Denton remain very hot this afternoon, with a current feel of 98F. A chance for showers and thunderstorms exists today before clearing up tomorrow.

Cody Underwood

September 21, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 21, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Monday this afternoon in Denton, TX, where the air temperature stands at 95F. Due to humidity levels, the heat index makes it feel like 98F. The relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are light from the east at around 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 6 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, high temperatures will reach near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing later in the day. Specifically, there is a chance for these storms before 10pm tonight. The heat index may climb as high as 101 during the peak afternoon hours.

Temperatures will drop to a low near 74F tonight. After the initial chance of precipitation clears, skies will become mostly clear. Overnight lows will rise slightly to around 76F before morning. Winds will shift to the northeast at around 5 mph. The overall chance of precipitation for today is listed at 31%.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow brings a high near 94F, with temperatures falling to around 92F in the afternoon. The sky will be mostly sunny. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 100. Winds will increase slightly from the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation drops significantly tomorrow to just 8%. Temperatures will settle to a low near 74F, rising to around 76F overnight with partly cloudy skies and northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the very hot conditions today with heat indices potentially reaching 101, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. While there are no active weather alerts or warnings in effect for Denton at this time, residents should remain aware of the afternoon storm chance before 10pm.

Layering up is not necessary as temperatures remain warm, but checking on neighbors who may be vulnerable to heat stress is always a good practice during high heat index days.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Cody Underwood covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Denton.

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