Humidity Clings to Fort Worth as Temperatures Climb Toward 96 - Jul 17, 8 AM

*As of Jul 17, 8 AM local time.*

Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat

Fort Worth is currently grappling with oppressively humid conditions this Friday morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the high relative humidity of 89% makes it feel like 82F. The dew point is sitting at a sticky 75F, indicating a heavy moisture load in the atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph, while the sky remains partly cloudy.

Looking ahead, the heat will intensify significantly. Today is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 92F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will climb as high as 100 during the day.

South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 14%, with a low near 76F expected tonight.

Tonight will bring mostly clear skies, allowing temperatures to drop to a low around 76F. However, the humidity will linger, keeping heat index values as high as 97. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow’s Peak Heat

Temperatures will surge tomorrow, with highs near 96F under mostly sunny skies. This marks a significant increase in heat stress, as heat index values are expected to reach 104. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 2%.

Overnight into the early hours of tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear conditions. Temperatures will settle around 76F before rising slightly to around 78F later in the night. Heat index values will remain elevated at 100, with south winds continuing at 5 to 10 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the combination of high temperatures and extreme humidity poses health risks. Residents should hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion.

Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, especially during the peak heat hours when the heat index is highest.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com