*As of Jul 6, 12 PM local time.*
Sweltering Conditions Persist
Fort Worth is currently experiencing a stifling afternoon with an air temperature of 91F and a feels-like temperature of 97F. The relative humidity sits at 49%, with a dew point of 70F, creating a muggy atmosphere that makes the heat feel more intense. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching 5 mph, under a clear sky.
The National Weather Service indicates that today will see a high near 97F, with temperatures dropping slightly to around 95F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 101. While the morning is sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 17% for the day, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance. South southwest winds will remain light, between 0 to 5 mph.
Evening and Tomorrow Outlook
Tonight, the heat will linger with a low near 75F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77F overnight. The heat index could still reach 99. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by mostly clear skies. Rainfall amounts, if any, will be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will shift to south southeast, remaining calm at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain hot and humid. The high will again be near 97F, with a low around 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1pm. The heat index is forecast to hit 100. The chance of precipitation is 22% for the day, with the official forecast citing a 20% chance. Any new rainfall will likely be minimal, under a tenth of an inch. Winds will be south southeast around 5 mph.
