*As of Jul 20, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Overview
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Fort Worth, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F.
The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 84%. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 13 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today will be intensely hot and sunny. The high is expected to reach near 102F. Despite the clear skies, the heat index will climb as high as 108F. Winds will be light, coming from the south southwest at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
As the sun sets, conditions will remain hot. Tonight will be clear with a low near 79F. However, temperatures will rise to around 81F during the overnight hours, keeping the heat index as high as 108F. Winds will continue to be light from the south southwest at around 5 mph. The advisory remains in effect through tonight.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will see continued extreme heat with sunny skies. The high is forecast to be near 104F, with the heat index again reaching as high as 108F. Winds will shift to the west southwest, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. There is no chance of precipitation, at 0%.
