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5-day forecast / Denison, TX

ThursdaySunny99° / 80° 1%
FridaySunny98° / 79° 1%
SaturdaySunny97° / 78° 1%
SundayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely92° / 73° 60%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 74° 29%

Denison Heat and Humidity Rise to Dangerous Levels This Week - Jul 9, 8 AM

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Denison faces intense heat with highs near 99F and heat indices up to 103F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 72F. No weather alerts are active.

Briar Iverson

July 9, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 9, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Thursday this morning in Denison, TX, where the air is already feeling quite heavy. The current air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 79%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb sharply today, reaching a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will soar as high as 103F during the day. Expect sunny skies with a southwest wind around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, peaking at 101F, with south winds around 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

The heat will persist into tomorrow, with a high near 98F. Sunny skies are expected to continue, and heat index values will reach up to 100F. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 10 mph. The chance of rain remains very low at 2%. Overnight, skies will clear with a low around 78F. Heat index values will drop slightly but remain high at 99F, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices exceeding 100F, the risk of heat-related illness is significant. Residents should stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and seek air-conditioned environments when possible.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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