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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 47%
TuesdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely89° / 72° 65%
WednesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 31%
ThursdayMostly Sunny91° / 75° 10%
FridayMostly Sunny93° / 76° 5%

Humidity Peaks in Fort Worth as Storms Loom - Jul 12, 8 PM

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Fort Worth faces high humidity with a dew point of 73F today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight and tomorrow, with heat indices reaching 101.

Tessa Whitlock

July 13, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 12, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Fort Worth is experiencing notably muggy conditions this Sunday evening. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is sitting at 79%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour, but the heavy humidity suggests instability in the atmosphere.

Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow

Temperatures today reached a high near 97F before dropping to a low near 75F. There was a 38% chance of precipitation today, with showers and thunderstorms possible.

Tonight, the sky will become partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected, with a 40% probability of precipitation. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Temperatures will start near 75F but rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index will climb to values as high as 101. Winds will shift to a light southeast direction, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow, conditions will remain partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, starting with a chance before 1pm and becoming more probable later in the day. The high will be near 91F, with temperatures falling to around 87F in the afternoon. The heat index will reach up to 100. Winds will remain light from the east-southeast at 0 to 5 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch possible.

Safety and Preparedness

No active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts are currently in effect for this area. However, the combination of high heat indices and potential storms requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when temperatures are highest. Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms, especially tomorrow morning, and be prepared for wet roads if rainfall occurs. Check local updates for any changes in the rapidly shifting weather pattern.

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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