*As of Oct 1, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alert and Current Conditions
A severe Flood Watch is currently in effect for the Denison area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This alert remains active until 7:00 AM CDT on October 2. Residents should remain vigilant as conditions are favorable for flooding.
Right now, the atmosphere is saturated with moisture. The air temperature sits at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, matching the feels-like reading. Relative humidity is high at 94 percent, with a dew point of 68 degrees.
Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 10 mph, though gusts have been reported up to 20 mph earlier in the day. The sky is currently obscured by rain and fog or mist, reducing visibility.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 4:00 PM, followed by a chance of additional storms later in the afternoon. Expect cloudy skies with a high near 75 degrees. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible during this period.
As tonight approaches, the threat of precipitation increases. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 10:00 PM, after which showers and thunderstorms will become more consistent. Temperatures will start near 69 degrees but rise to around 72 degrees overnight due to cloud cover.
Winds will shift to a southeast direction at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 80 percent, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
