*As of Jul 16, 8 AM local time.*
Humidity and Storms Define Thursday
Fort Worth is experiencing quite humid conditions this morning, with the air feeling heavy and muggy. The current dew point sits at 72F, contributing to a relative humidity of 89%. The current air temperature is 75F, but it feels like 77F due to the moisture in the air.
Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains cloudy as the day begins.
Today, the high will reach near 89F, though temperatures may drop to around 85F in the afternoon. There is a 48% chance of precipitation, with a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of rain showers before 7am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am.
The chance of precipitation remains at 50% for the day. Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the low will be near 74F, with temperatures rising to around 76F overnight. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. The sky will be partly cloudy, and winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
