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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

FridayMostly Sunny97° / 80° 12%
SaturdaySunny100° / 81° 7%
SundaySunny101° / 81° 4%
MondayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms100° / 79° 15%
TuesdaySunny99° / 80° 11%

Fort Worth Heat Continues: Highs Near 97F and 99F Expected

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Fort Worth faces another stretch of intense heat today and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching the upper 90s and heat indices climbing above 100 degrees.

Tessa Whitlock

July 3, 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 very hot conditions this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 96F. Relative humidity is at 46%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, the sun will dominate the sky, bringing a high near 97F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 8%. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will climb as high as 100 during the day. South winds will be light, around 5 mph.

As evening approaches, skies will transition to partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 100. Winds will shift slightly to the south southeast, maintaining speeds around 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 99F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation remains low at 8%. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could reach as high as 102. South winds will continue at approximately 5 mph.

Overnight into tomorrow night, conditions will become mostly clear. Temperatures will fall to around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the night. The heat index will stay high, with values up to 101. Winds will remain from the south southeast at around 5 mph.

Safety Reminders

With temperatures and heat indices consistently in the upper 90s and low 100s, residents should take precautions against heat-related illnesses. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Limit outdoor exertion, especially during the hottest parts of the afternoon. Check on elderly neighbors and those who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. 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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