*As of Jul 22, 8 AM local time.*
Critical Alerts and Current Conditions
Fort Worth is currently under multiple active National Weather Service alerts that demand immediate attention. An Extreme Heat Warning with severe severity is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. Additionally, a Heat Advisory with moderate severity remains active until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow. Residents are also advised of an Air Quality Alert issued earlier this week.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of these warnings. At this moment, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 91F. The relative humidity is at 70%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be dangerously hot with a high near 106F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values can reach as high as 117. While the morning will be sunny, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop after 4pm. Winds will shift to the north northeast at 0 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain hazardous with heat index values staying as high as 117. Isolated showers and thunderstorms may occur before 10pm before skies clear. The low will drop to around 81F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 84F overnight. Winds will turn to the east northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings a slight reprieve from the peak intensity, though heat will persist. The high will be near 101F with a heat index up to 107F. Skies will remain sunny with east winds at 5 to 10 mph. The low tomorrow night will be around 80F, with heat index values reaching 106F.
