*As of Aug 16, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Denison area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until tomorrow evening. Residents should be aware that dangerous heat conditions are present right now.
The current air temperature stands at 100F, with a feels-like temperature of 101F. The sky is clear, and relative humidity is low at 27%. The dew point is 61F, and winds are blowing from the southwest at 7 mph with gusts reaching 11 mph.
These dry conditions contribute to the rapid heating of the air and the high heat index values reported by the National Weather Service.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies 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. Southwest winds will remain light, averaging around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The sky will remain clear, and the heat index will stay elevated, reaching up to 104F. South southwest winds will continue to blow at approximately 5 mph.
The chance of precipitation is negligible, with a 0% probability of rain today.
