Heat — Denton, Texas

2024-07-01 to 2024-07-04 · Denton, Texas

Event narrative

Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours from late June through July 4th. Denton County Public Health reported 2 instances of heat exhaustion and 8 other heat related illnesses on these days.

Wider weather episode

A strong ridge aloft led to triple digit temperatures and heat index values of 105+ across much of the region during the first week of July. A Heat Advisory was needed for all but the western-most counties (where slightly drier air was in place), and an Excessive Heat Warning was even needed for 110+ degree heat indices across some North Texas counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203371. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.