*As of Jul 14, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Fort Worth is experiencing a notably hot and humid afternoon. The air temperature currently sits at 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 95F. Humidity levels are significant, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 52%.
Winds are blowing from the east-southeast at 18 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph. The sky remains mostly clear at this moment, but the oppressive heat is the primary concern for residents.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will struggle to climb much higher today, with a high near 86F. Despite the high heat index, the actual air temperature will drop to around 83F in the afternoon. There is a 46% chance of showers and thunderstorms today.
According to the National Weather Service, conditions will be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of precipitation. Any rainfall will likely be light, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the east-southeast around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues. Before 7pm, there is a chance for storms, followed by another chance between 7pm and 1am. Skies will remain mostly cloudy. Temperatures will fall to a low near 72F, though they may rise slightly to around 74F overnight. Winds will become light, ranging from south-southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a return to hotter conditions with a high near 90F. The sky will be mostly sunny. Rain chances remain active, with a 48% chance of rain showers.
