*As of Jul 8, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Fort Worth is experiencing a notably hot and humid start to the day. As of this Wednesday morning, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 80F. The relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are currently blowing from the south southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The heat will intensify throughout the day. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 103 during the afternoon. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction at around 5 mph. As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, but the heat will linger overnight, with temperatures rising to around 82F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 104 tonight. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the south at around 10 mph.
Tomorrow and Safety Reminders
Tomorrow will continue the trend of intense heat. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach 103 again. Winds will be from the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Temperatures will fall to a low near 79F, with overnight temperatures rising to around 81F. The heat index will remain elevated at 102. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
