*As of Sep 28, 2 PM local time.*
Heat and Air Quality Concerns
An active Air Quality Alert is currently in effect for the Denton area, issued by the National Weather Service. While the specific severity and urgency details are not yet fully defined, residents should remain aware of potential respiratory impacts. Simultaneously, the afternoon is marked by significant heat.
The current air temperature stands at 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of humidity and heat makes it feel like 95 degrees. Relative humidity is at 52 percent, with a dew point of 70 degrees, contributing to the muggy sensation. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 11 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 22 miles per hour, under a mostly clear sky.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The forecast for the remainder of the day indicates a high near 92 degrees Fahrenheit. There is an 18 percent chance of precipitation, with a slight possibility of showers and thunderstorms developing later in the afternoon. If storms do occur, rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch.
As evening approaches, the temperature will drop to a low near 76 degrees. The sky will become partly cloudy, and winds will ease to between 5 and 10 miles per hour from the southeast. The chance of precipitation remains around 20 percent during this period, though any rain will be light.
