*As of Aug 17, 11 AM 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 this evening. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 90F, matching the feels-like temperature.
The relative humidity is 38%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are blowing from the northwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky is mostly clear, setting the stage for a very hot day ahead.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Residents should prepare for intense heat today, with the high temperature expected to reach near 105F. The day will remain sunny, and the chance of precipitation is only 12%. Temperatures may dip slightly to around 103F in the afternoon, but heat index values will remain as high as 105F.
Northwest winds will be light, around 5 mph. Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, and the low temperature will hover near 80F. Interestingly, temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight, with heat index values reaching 102F.
East southeast winds will be around 5 mph.
