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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%

Dangerous Heat Persists in Fort Worth as Temperatures Climb

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Fort Worth faces dangerous heat with a current feels-like temperature of 100F. Sunny skies and high humidity will keep heat indices elevated through tomorrow.

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 currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 100F. Relative humidity is at 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing intense solar heating to continue.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will remain sunny with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 102. South-southeast winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, ensuring no relief from the heat through the day.

Tonight, skies will clear completely. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise to around 80F overnight. Heat index values are expected to remain high, peaking at 101. Winds will shift to a south-southeast direction at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 98F. Heat index values could again reach 102. Winds will come from the south at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 1% chance of precipitation, meaning the sky will remain clear. Temperatures will fall to a low near 79F, potentially rising to 81F overnight, with heat indices up to 101. South-southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the persistent heat requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be less able to cope with the high temperatures. Keep vehicles parked in shade when possible, as interiors can heat up rapidly.

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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