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WednesdaySunny100° / 81° 2%
ThursdaySunny102° / 80°
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Dangerous Heat Grips Fort Worth as Temperatures Hit 100F - Jul 8, 4 PM

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Fort Worth faces dangerous heat with a current air temperature of 100F and a feels-like temperature of 103F. Sunny skies and high heat indices are expected to continue through 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 8, 4 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Fort Worth is currently under the influence of dangerous heat. As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 100F. Due to the combination of heat and humidity, the feels-like temperature is a sweltering 103F. The relative humidity is at 29%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

The National Weather Service forecasts continued sunny conditions for today, with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 105F. South winds will be around 5 mph. Overnight, skies will clear, and temperatures will drop to a low near 81F. However, temperatures may rise to around 83F during the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 104F, with south winds around 10 mph.

Tomorrow will see similar conditions, with sunny skies and a high near 102F. The heat index is forecast to hit 105F. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear, with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight. The heat index will stay high at 105F, with south winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety Reminders

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. Despite the lack of formal warnings, the extreme heat poses significant risks. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during these intense temperatures.

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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