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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

SaturdaySunny98° / 80° 1%
SundaySunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 76° 34%
MondayChance Rain Showers95° / 75° 46%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 74° 26%
WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 76° 16%

Humid Saturday in Fort Worth: Highs Near 98 With Heat Index to 105 - Jul 11, 8 AM

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Fort Worth faces a humid start with a dew point of 72F. Today brings sunny skies and highs near 98F, with heat index values reaching 105. Scattered showers are possible tomorrow.

Tessa Whitlock

July 11, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 11, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Fort Worth is experiencing a notably humid start to the day this Saturday morning. The current air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is sitting at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Expect sunny conditions to persist through the day today. Highs will reach near 98F, creating dangerous heat index values as high as 105. The National Weather Service notes that south winds will remain light, between 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.

As evening approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Lows will drop to around 80F. Despite the cooling trend, heat index values will remain elevated, staying as high as 103. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. Residents should prioritize hydration and limit midday exertion given the intense heat and humidity.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather pattern shifts slightly. The day begins sunny with a high near 97F. However, temperatures are expected to fall to around 95F in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 34%, with the official forecast citing a 30% chance and new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will decrease to south southwest at 0 to 5 mph. Heat index values will again reach as high as 105.

Tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. Skies will be partly cloudy. Lows will settle around 76F, with temperatures rising to around 78F overnight. Heat index values will stay as high as 103. Southeast winds will be light at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. No active National Weather Service alerts are currently in effect for the area.

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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