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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

MondayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely88° / 74° 59%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 72° 34%
WednesdayChance Rain Showers91° / 73° 30%
ThursdayPartly Sunny92° / 75° 10%
FridayMostly Sunny95° / 76° 4%

Flash Flood Warning Active in Fort Worth Amid High Humidity and Storms - Jul 13, 8 AM

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A severe flash flood warning is in effect for Fort Worth as high humidity and scattered storms develop. Temperatures will rise significantly tomorrow with a heat index near 99.

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 13, 8 AM local time.*

Immediate Alert and Current Conditions

A severe flash flood warning with immediate urgency is currently active for Fort Worth. The National Weather Service issued this alert on July 13, and it remains in effect until 8:45 AM CDT on the same day. Residents should take this warning seriously and monitor local conditions closely.

Right now, the air is thick with moisture. The current temperature is 73F, but it feels like 75F due to the heavy humidity. Relative humidity stands at 94%, with a dew point of 72F. Skies are cloudy, and winds are light, blowing from the east-southeast at 3 mph with gusts reaching 5 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, with a 59% chance of precipitation. The high will reach near 88F, though temperatures may drop to around 85F in the afternoon. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Winds will remain light, shifting from east-southeast to southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms drops to a slight possibility before 10 PM. The sky will be partly cloudy, and the low will settle around 74F. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Winds will continue to be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions will warm up significantly tomorrow. The high will approach 91F, with temperatures falling to around 87F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 99, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 34% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a chance of precipitation after 7 AM. Rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will be from the east at 0 to 5 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active flash flood warning, avoid low-lying areas and do not drive through flooded roadways. The high humidity and rising heat index tomorrow mean you should hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat or sudden weather changes.

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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