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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

FridaySunny100° / 80°
SaturdaySunny99° / 79° 2%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 34%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 76° 32%
TuesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 75° 18%

Fort Worth Heat Persists: Highs Near 101F Expected Today - Jul 9, 8 PM

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Temperatures remain dangerously high in Fort Worth this evening with a current heat index of 97F. Clear skies and low humidity dominate the forecast for today and tomorrow.

Tessa Whitlock

July 10, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 9, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Fort Worth is experiencing intense heat this evening, with the air temperature holding steady at 97F. The heat index, which reflects how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in, is also 97F. Relative humidity sits at 31%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph. The sky remains clear as of this evening.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today is expected to be extremely hot, with a high near 101F. The low for the day will drop to around 81F. There is no chance of precipitation, and skies will remain clear. Residents should anticipate significant heat throughout the day.

Tonight, conditions will stay clear with a low around 81F. However, temperatures may rise to around 83F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching values as high as 97F. Winds will shift to a south direction at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tomorrow will bring sunny skies and a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to climb as high as 104F, indicating dangerous heat stress levels. Winds will come from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 80F, though the heat index may still reach 102F. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the persistent high temperatures and heat indices exceeding 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours. Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning. Avoid leaving pets or people in parked vehicles. The clear skies and low humidity may mask the intensity of the heat, so monitor your body for signs of heat exhaustion.

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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