*As of Sep 30, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
A severe Flood Watch is currently active for the Denton area, signaling a significant risk of flooding due to heavy rainfall. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 96 degrees. The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 72 degrees and relative humidity at 56 percent.
Winds are blowing from the south at 17 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 24 miles per hour. The sky remains mostly cloudy, setting the stage for the precipitation expected later.
Today and Tonight
Residents should expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The high temperature will hover near 91 degrees, while the low will drop to around 74 degrees. There is a 41 percent chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
As evening approaches, the weather will intensify. Scattered storms are likely before 10 pm, transitioning into more widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms could produce heavy rain, leading to potential flooding.
The chance of precipitation rises to 90 percent tonight, with rainfall totals between 2 and 3 inches possible. Winds will shift to the south-southeast, blowing at 10 to 15 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 miles per hour.
