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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

SaturdaySunny99° / 80° 3%
SundayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 79° 28%
MondayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 78° 16%
TuesdayMostly Sunny98° / 79° 9%
WednesdaySunny98° / 78° 4%

Humidity Clings to Fort Worth as Temps Near 100

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Fort Worth faces high heat and humidity today with a dew point of 73F. Temperatures will reach 99F with a heat index up to 103F. Scattered storms possible tomorrow afternoon.

Tessa Whitlock

July 4, 20262 min read

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

Current Conditions and Humidity

Fort Worth is experiencing a notably humid start to the day. As of this Saturday morning, the air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. The relative humidity is sitting at 74%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Expect another hot day ahead. Highs will climb to near 99F, while lows drop to around 80F. The National Weather Service indicates sunny skies with a minimal 3% chance of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 103F during the peak heat. Winds will shift to a south direction at around 5 mph.

Overnight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will hover around 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 82F during the night. The heat index will stay elevated, reaching up to 101F. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at approximately 5 mph. Residents should be aware that the combination of heat and humidity will make conditions feel oppressive even after the sun sets.

Tomorrow Outlook

Temperatures will remain high tomorrow, with a high near 99F and a low around 79F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but the chance for precipitation increases to 28%. Specifically, there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms to develop after 4pm. Heat index values are forecast to reach 102F. Winds will remain light from the south at around 5 mph. Any rainfall is expected to be light, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values and humidity, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals to ensure they are safe in the heat.

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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