*As of Jul 11, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
Fort Worth is experiencing intense heat this Saturday afternoon. The air temperature is currently 91F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer. The heat index, or "feels like" temperature, is at 97F. Relative humidity stands at 49%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that trap heat close to the ground. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 98F today. While the sky will stay sunny, the heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 80F. The heat will linger into the night, with heat index values staying as high as 103. Winds will persist from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tomorrow Outlook
Temperatures will remain elevated tomorrow with a high near 97F. However, the heat may ease slightly in the afternoon, with temperatures falling to around 95F. The sky will start sunny, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1pm. Winds will shift to the south southwest and decrease to 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Overnight, the low will drop to around 76F, with temperatures rising to around 78F. Heat index values will remain high at 103. There is a 50% chance of precipitation tomorrow night, with rainfall between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
