*As of Jul 21, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Fort Worth is currently under the influence of severe weather conditions, marked by an active Extreme Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert. The National Weather Service has issued these alerts to highlight the significant risks posed by the current atmospheric setup. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 100F, but the heat index makes it feel like 105F.
The relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, with gusts reaching up to 6 mph, under a clear sky.
The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect with severe severity and expected urgency. This alert underscores the dangerous nature of the heat, which poses serious health risks to residents. Simultaneously, the Air Quality Alert, categorized with unknown severity and urgency, indicates that air quality may be hazardous, compounding the stress on the body during such high temperatures.
Forecast and Safety Guidance
Today will remain sunny with a high near 106F and a low near 84F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 114.
Tonight, skies will clear, with temperatures dropping to a low around 84, though they may rise to around 86 overnight. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph, and the heat index will remain as high as 114.
