Tropical Storm Edouard Brings Modest Rain Chance and Cooler Air to Fort Worth
Tropical Storm Edouard is currently tracking toward the Texas-Louisiana border, with guidance indicating it will make landfall in Texas today. While the storm is expected to turn west-northwest and weaken as it approaches Central Texas, its influence is already felt locally. The heaviest rainfall is forecast to remain over Southeast Texas, but Fort Worth residents can expect a rising, though modest, chance of precipitation.
This system is also expected to break the recent streak of extreme heat, offering a slight reprieve from the intense temperatures that have dominated the region.
Current Conditions and Today's Outlook
As of this morning, the air temperature in Fort Worth is 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 93 degrees. Relative humidity stands at 49 percent, and the dew point is 68 degrees. Winds are light at 5 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph, and the sky is clear.
Today, the high temperature is expected to reach near 101 degrees, with a low near 79 degrees. There is a 12 percent chance of precipitation, with conditions remaining sunny until a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1 p.m. Heat index values may reach as high as 104 degrees.
Winds will be from the south-southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
