*As of Jul 18, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday morning in Fort Worth, and the air is already feeling heavy. The current air temperature stands at 80F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity is sitting at 80%, with a dew point of 74F, indicating quite humid conditions that make the morning feel muggy.
Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Weekend Forecast
The heat will intensify as the day progresses. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 95F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 101.
South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight, though they may rise to around 79F overnight.
Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 99, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow will be even hotter. The forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 97F. Heat index values are projected to climb as high as 102. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, skies will clear, and temperatures will settle near 78F, potentially rising to around 80F later in the night. Heat index values will stay high at around 100.
