*As of Jul 17, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Fort Worth is experiencing very hot conditions this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer. The current feels-like temperature is 97F. Relative humidity is at 49%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid air that traps heat close to the ground.
Winds are providing some relief, blowing from the south at 12 mph with gusts reaching 22 mph. The sky is partly cloudy, offering intermittent breaks in direct sunlight, but the overall atmosphere remains oppressive. Residents should recognize that the National Weather Service heat index values are expected to reach as high as 99 today due to these combined factors.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will see partly sunny skies with a high near 92F. The low tonight will drop to around 76F. Winds will continue from the south, ranging from 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 12%, so rain is not expected to disrupt the heat.
Tomorrow, temperatures will rise further. The high will approach 96F, with a low near 77F. Skies will be mostly sunny, and the heat index is forecast to climb to 101.
Winds will remain from the south, lighter at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 4%. Overnight into tomorrow night, temperatures will rise to around 79 before settling, with heat index values staying high at 100.
Skies will become mostly clear.
