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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

MondaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 75° 17%
TuesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 22%
WednesdaySunny99° / 80° 7%
ThursdaySunny101° / 79°
FridaySunny99° / 79° 2%

Humidity Peaks in Fort Worth as Heat Index Nears 101 - Jul 6, 8 AM

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Fort Worth faces high humidity with a dew point of 73F today. Temperatures will reach 97F with a heat index up to 101. Slight rain chances exist.

Tessa Whitlock

July 6, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 6, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Fort Worth is experiencing notably humid air this morning. The current air temperature stands at 77F, but the relative humidity is 89%, making it feel like 79F. The dew point is 73F, indicating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are calm at 0 mph with gusts up to 3 mph, and the sky is clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 97F. While the sky starts sunny, conditions will shift in the afternoon. Temperatures may drop slightly to around 95F during the peak heat, but the heat index will reach as high as 101. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight, the high heat will subside, with a low around 75F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77F overnight. The sky will become mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. Winds will remain light from the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will see similar warmth, with a high near 97F. The sky will be mostly sunny. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 100. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may occur after 1pm. Winds will be from the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching 101 today, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and pets to ensure they remain cool. Although there are no active weather alerts, the combination of high heat and humidity requires caution.

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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