Current Conditions and Humidity
Fort Worth is experiencing a notably humid start to the day this morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the high moisture content in the atmosphere makes it feel warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, and the dew point is 73F, indicating a muggy atmosphere that will likely persist through the day. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect sunny skies to dominate the rest of the day, with temperatures climbing to a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will reach as high as 101 due to the combination of heat and humidity. There is only a 2% chance of precipitation, so residents can expect dry conditions. As evening approaches, the sky will become mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 79F. The heat index will remain elevated, staying as high as 100. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will linger into tomorrow, with sunny skies and a high near 99F. The humidity will contribute to heat index values soaring as high as 103, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 10%, though rain is not expected. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, skies will turn mostly clear with a low around 79F and heat index values up to 101.
