*As of Aug 16, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Denison area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains active until 8:00 PM CDT. Residents should be aware that conditions are already intense, with the air temperature sitting at 90F and the feels-like temperature at 91F.
The relative humidity is 43%, and the dew point is 64F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 12 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph. The sky is currently clear, providing direct solar radiation that contributes to the rising heat index.
Today's Forecast
Today will be sunny with a high near 103F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 107F, making the air feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature. The chance of precipitation is only 1%, meaning dry conditions will persist throughout the day.
Southwest winds will shift to a lighter 5 to 10 mph as the day progresses. The low temperature tonight will be near 80F, though temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight. The sky will remain mostly clear, and the heat index will stay elevated at 107F.
South southwest winds will be around 5 mph.
