*As of Aug 7, 8 AM local time.*
Heat builds quickly today
Very hot and humid weather is the main story for Denison, with today’s high expected near 100F and the heat index reaching as high as 101F. Friday this morning, the air temperature is 79F, but it already feels like 82F. Humidity is high at 79%, and the dew point is 72F, adding to the muggy feel.
Skies are clear sky now, and today is expected to stay sunny. Winds are currently 9 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The forecast calls for a south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph today. The chance of precipitation today is 3%, so rain is not a major part of the daytime forecast.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight, Denison has a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the precipitation chance listed at 20%. Conditions are expected to be partly cloudy, with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise to around 80F overnight, and the heat index could be as high as 102F. Wind is expected from the south southeast around 5 mph.
Tomorrow remains hot, with a high near 99F and a low near 78F. The forecast is mostly sunny, with a 13% chance of precipitation. The heat index may reach as high as 103F, with south wind around 5 mph.
