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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

TodaySunny98° / 78°
ThursdaySunny98° / 79° 1%
FridayMostly Sunny99° / 80° 7%
SaturdayMostly Sunny99° / 79° 8%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 78° 18%

Fort Worth Heat Index Climbs to 101 Today as Temperatures Near 98F

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Fort Worth faces intense heat today with a high near 98F and heat index values reaching 101F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 72F. No severe weather alerts are active.

Tessa Whitlock

July 1, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Fort Worth is experiencing a notably hot afternoon this Wednesday, with the air temperature sitting at 90F. Due to the humidity, the feels-like temperature is currently 96F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph. The sky is partly cloudy, but the sun is still providing significant warmth.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 101. South winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is very low at 2%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F tonight. The sky will be mostly clear, with heat index values remaining as high as 100. South southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 99F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 103. South winds will remain steady at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 10%. Temperatures will fall to a low around 79F tomorrow night. The sky will be mostly clear, with heat index values as high as 101. South southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Fort Worth at this time. However, the combination of high temperatures and humidity requires caution. Heat index values exceeding 100F can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke with prolonged exposure. It is advisable to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the peak heat hours. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives who may be more vulnerable to the heat. While no severe weather is expected, the heat itself poses a significant risk to health and comfort. Please monitor local conditions and adjust your plans accordingly to stay safe in the rising temperatures.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Tessa Whitlock

Tessa Whitlock covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Fort Worth.

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