*As of Jul 19, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Stress
Denison is experiencing oppressive heat this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter. The current feels-like temperature is 95F, driven by a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 75F.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph. The sky is currently mainly clear, allowing intense solar heating to continue.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 103 during the day. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, though skies remain predominantly clear.
As evening approaches, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies for tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, but the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 80F overnight. The heat index will remain as high as 103 even after sunset.
Winds will decrease to around 5 mph from the south, offering little relief from the muggy air. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% for the overnight period.
