*As of Jul 14, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Fort Worth is experiencing notably muggy air this morning. The current air temperature sits at 75F, but the heat index feels like 77F due to the heavy moisture in the atmosphere. Relative humidity is at 94%, with a dew point of 73F indicating saturated conditions.
Winds are light, blowing from the east southeast at 5 mph with gusts up to 5 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as residents navigate the sticky start to the day.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly throughout the day, reaching a high near 86F. However, the heat will be tempered slightly by passing clouds and potential rain. There is a 39% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning, followed by a chance of storms between mid-morning and early afternoon.
The National Weather Service indicates mostly sunny skies will return later, with temperatures falling to around 82F in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
As evening approaches, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 1am. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low near 71F. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 73F. Winds will remain light from the south at 0 to 10 mph. The humidity will persist, keeping the air thick and uncomfortable.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will warm up further tomorrow, with a high near 90F. The sky will be sunny, but the heat index values could reach as high as 97F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 46% chance of precipitation, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing between 1pm and 4pm, then continuing later.
