*As of Aug 21, 2 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 remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on August 22. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 91 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 92 degrees.
The sky is clear, and relative humidity is at 38 percent. The dew point is 63 degrees, and winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts recorded at 8 mph. These dry conditions contribute to the rapid warming expected over the next 24 hours.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Residents should expect a high near 98 degrees today, with heat index values potentially reaching 102 degrees. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 PM, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. After that, conditions will remain mostly sunny.
Tonight, the low will be around 81 degrees, though temperatures may rise to 83 degrees overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists after 4 AM, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts, if any, are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Winds will remain light from the south at around 5 mph.
