*As of Aug 8, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Heat Risk
Denison is currently under the influence of dangerous heat this Saturday afternoon. The air temperature has climbed to 100F, but the true risk lies in the heat index. With a relative humidity of 33% and a dew point of 66F, the heat index is registering at a hazardous 105F.
Winds are light, blowing from the south-southeast at around 5 to 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service indicates that this intense heat will persist through the weekend. Today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 100F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 11%.
As evening approaches tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 102F expected even after sunset.
Winds will continue to be light, around 5 mph from the south.
Tomorrow, the pattern repeats with sunny skies and a high near 100F. There is no chance of precipitation, with the probability at 0%. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 103F.
