*As of Sep 23, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Denton residents are currently navigating a combination of intense heat and an active environmental alert. The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for the area. While specific severity and urgency levels are not detailed in the current report, this advisory signals that air pollution levels may reach unhealthy thresholds, warranting caution for sensitive groups.
Right now, the thermometer reads 93F under clear skies. However, the heat index makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 98F. Humidity is sitting at 44%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light, blowing from the east at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today remains largely sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 101 during the afternoon hours. East winds are expected to pick up slightly, averaging around 10 mph. There is only a 2% chance of precipitation, so dry conditions will persist.
Tonight, skies will transition to mostly cloudy with a low near 75F. Temperatures may actually rise slightly overnight to around 77F. The heat index will remain elevated, staying as high as 99. Winds will continue from the east at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings partly sunny skies with a high near 95F. East southeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain increases slightly to 11%, though significant rainfall is not anticipated. Overnight into tomorrow night, conditions will clear to partly cloudy skies with a low around 71F.
