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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

MondaySunny99° / 77° 11%
TuesdaySunny99° / 79° 9%
WednesdaySunny102° / 81° 5%
ThursdaySunny102° / 81°
FridaySunny101° / 80° 2%

Fort Worth Heat Index Hits 100 Tonight With Slight Storm Chance

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Temperatures in Fort Worth remain dangerously hot with a feels-like of 97F. Tonight brings a slight chance of severe storms and heat indices up to 100.

Tessa Whitlock

July 6, 20261 min read

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

Current Conditions and Heat

Fort Worth is experiencing intense heat this Sunday evening. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 97F. The relative humidity is at 49%, with a dew point of 70F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear as the day winds down.

Tonight and Tomorrow Forecast

Tonight, conditions will shift from clear to mostly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. Some of these storms could be severe, though rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, but will rise to around 80F overnight. The heat index will climb as high as 100. Winds will be light from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the weather will clear up significantly. Expect sunny skies with a high near 99F. The heat will intensify, with heat index values reaching as high as 103. Winds will remain light, shifting to the northeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 11% for the day.

Safety Reminders

With temperatures and heat indices remaining extremely high, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning. If storms develop tonight, be aware of the potential for severe weather and seek shelter if necessary. Although no active National Weather Service alerts are in effect, the combination of high heat and potential storms requires caution. Plan outdoor activities for the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler.

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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