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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

WednesdaySunny100° / 79° 13%
ThursdaySunny101° / 80°
FridaySunny99° / 81°
SaturdaySunny100° / 79° 10%
SundaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 79° 25%

Fort Worth Heat Index Hits 96F Tonight With Scattered Storms - Jul 7, 8 PM

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Temperatures soar to near 99F today with a heat index of 96F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening before clearing up for a sunny, hotter tomorrow.

Tessa Whitlock

July 8, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 7, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Fort Worth is experiencing intense heat this Tuesday evening. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 96F. Relative humidity is at 46% with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, with gusts reaching 21 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 99F. There is a 38% chance of precipitation, with a mix of showers and thunderstorms expected before conditions become mostly clear.

Tonight, the low will drop to near 77F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F during the night. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 7pm, followed by another chance between 7pm and 10pm. Afterward, skies will be mostly clear. Winds will shift to the south around 5 mph. The heat index could climb as high as 101. There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 104. Winds will come from the south southwest around 5 mph.

Tomorrow night, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. The heat index could hit 103, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

With heat indices exceeding 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. While storms are possible tonight, the primary concern remains the intense heat. Ensure you have adequate cooling resources available as temperatures remain dangerously high.

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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