*As of Jul 7, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Tuesday overnight in Fort Worth, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 79%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are calm at 0 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 8 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures will rise sharply as the day progresses. Today, expect a high near 99F with a low near 77F. The sky will be sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 21%, with new rainfall amounts potentially reaching less than a tenth of an inch. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 102 during the peak heat hours.
As evening approaches, the chance for storms lingers slightly before fading. Tonight, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 77. Temperatures may rise to around 79 overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Winds will shift to south southeast at around 5 mph, and heat index values may reach 100.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will stabilize as tomorrow arrives. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 99F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to just 4%. Heat index values are projected to reach as high as 104, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will be from the south southwest at around 5 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.
