*As of Aug 19, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert in Effect
An active Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service covers the Denison area, signaling severe conditions that require caution. The alert remains in effect until the evening, highlighting the persistent danger of extreme heat. Currently, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of humidity and heat makes it feel like 98F.
The sky is clear, and winds are blowing at 11 mph with gusts reaching the same speed. Relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66F. These current readings underscore the intensity of the heat building throughout the afternoon.
Today’s Forecast and Conditions
Today is expected to be mostly sunny, with the high temperature reaching near 105F. The low temperature will be near 82F. There is no chance of precipitation, meaning the heat will remain dry and intense.
Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 107F, indicating that the perceived temperature will be significantly higher than the actual air temperature. Winds will be from the south southwest at around 10 mph. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear, with lows around 82F, though temperatures may rise to around 85F overnight.
Heat index values will continue to reach 107F, and winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph from the south southwest.
