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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

SaturdaySunny100° / 81° 7%
SundaySunny101° / 81° 4%
MondayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms100° / 79° 15%
TuesdayMostly Sunny99° / 79° 10%
WednesdaySunny100° / 81° 5%

Dangerous Heat Grips Fort Worth as Feels-Like Hits 103F

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Fort Worth residents face dangerous heat today with a feels-like temperature of 103F. Highs near 97F and 100F expected through tomorrow with no active alerts.

Tessa Whitlock

July 3, 20261 min read

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

Current Conditions and Immediate Heat

Fort Worth is currently under the influence of dangerous heat this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index makes it feel like 103F. Relative humidity is at 35%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sky will be mostly sunny with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values will reach as high as 101. Winds will shift to the south southeast around 5 mph. There is a 12% chance of precipitation.

Tonight, conditions will transition to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise to around 82F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 101. Winds will continue from the south around 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will shine with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to climb to as high as 105. Winds will come from the south southwest around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 7%.

Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear. A low around 81F is expected, with temperatures rising to around 83F overnight. Heat index values will reach as high as 104. Winds will remain from the south around 5 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the current heat levels pose significant risks. It is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during these extreme 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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