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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

TuesdayMostly Sunny106° / 83° 4%
WednesdayMostly Sunny104° / 80° 14%
ThursdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms101° / 79° 20%
FridaySlight Chance Rain Showers100° / 79° 18%
SaturdaySunny101° / 79° 2%

Extreme Heat Persists in Fort Worth With Highs Near 101F - Jul 4, 8 PM

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Fort Worth residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures near 101F and heat indices reaching 106F. Scattered storms are possible tomorrow afternoon.

Tessa Whitlock

July 5, 20262 min read

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

As of Jul 4, 8 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Fort Worth is currently experiencing very hot conditions this evening. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 99F. Relative humidity is at 35% with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 101F, with a low near 81F. There is a 3% chance of precipitation, and skies will be partly cloudy. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain partly cloudy.

The low will settle around 81F, though temperatures may rise to around 83F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 104F. South winds will decrease to around 5 mph.

Tomorrow’s Outlook and Storm Potential

Tomorrow, the high will again be near 101F, with a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation increases to 28%. The day will start mostly sunny, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4pm.

The heat index could reach as high as 106F. South winds will remain light at around 5 mph. If storms develop, new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

The chance of precipitation is listed at 30% for the period.

Safety Reminders

With temperatures and heat indices remaining dangerously high, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit time spent outdoors during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may not have access to air conditioning. If storms do develop tomorrow afternoon, be aware of rapidly changing conditions and seek shelter if thunder is heard.

There are no active National Weather Service alerts in effect at this time.

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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