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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

SaturdaySunny95° / 75° 4%
SundaySunny97° / 78° 2%
MondaySunny101° / 78°
TuesdaySunny104° / 81°
WednesdaySunny105° / 81°

Humid Heat Returns to Fort Worth With Highs Near 97 - Jul 18, 4 AM

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Fort Worth faces another day of sweltering heat and high humidity today, with temperatures climbing near 95F and heat index values reaching 101. No severe weather alerts are in effect.

Tessa Whitlock

July 18, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 18, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Saturday overnight in Fort Worth, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 80F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is holding at 76%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions.

Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky is clear, offering no relief from the lingering warmth of the day.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Residents can expect sunny skies today as temperatures climb to a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will reach as high as 101 due to the combination of heat and humidity. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The low for the day is near 75F.

As the sun sets, the forecast calls for mostly clear skies tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low around 77, though they may rise to around 79 later in the night. Heat index values will remain elevated, peaking at 99.

South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. There is only a 4% chance of precipitation, so rain is not expected.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be even hotter, with sunny skies and a high near 97F. The heat index is forecast to reach 102, making it feel significantly warmer than the actual air temperature. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

The low for tomorrow night is near 78, with clear skies and temperatures rising to around 80 overnight. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water. No active National Weather Service alerts are in effect, but the extreme heat requires caution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Tessa Whitlock

Tessa Whitlock covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Fort Worth.

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