*As of Aug 20, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for the Denison area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains active until 8:00 PM CDT on August 21. Residents should take immediate precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 100F, with a feels-like temperature of 103F. The relative humidity is 29%, and the dew point is 63F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 7 mph.
The sky is clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will remain sunny with a high near 106F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 PM, with a 10% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, and temperatures will drop to a low near 81F before rising to around 83F overnight. Heat index values may reach 107F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 10 PM, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Winds will shift to the south at around 5 mph.
