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Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert in Effect for Fort Worth - Jul 22, 4 PM

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Fort Worth faces dangerous heat with a feels-like temperature of 117F. An Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisory, and Air Quality Alert are active.

Tessa Whitlock

July 22, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 22, 4 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat and Active Alerts

Fort Worth is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, a Heat Advisory, and an Air Quality Alert. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued these alerts due to dangerous conditions. It is currently Wednesday this afternoon, and the heat is intense.

The air temperature is 106F, but the heat index makes it feel like 117F. The relative humidity is 34%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the northeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph.

The sky is clear.

The Extreme Heat Warning is classified as severe in severity and expected in urgency. The Heat Advisory is moderate in severity and expected in urgency. The Air Quality Alert has unknown severity and urgency. These alerts are active now and will remain in effect until the times specified by the National Weather Service.

Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow

Today, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The high will be near 106F. Heat index values can reach as high as 115.

Northeast winds will be around 10 mph. Tonight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The sky will be mostly clear.

The low will be around 81F, with temperatures rising to around 84 overnight. Heat index values can reach as high as 115. East northeast winds will be 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the sky will be sunny. The high will be near 101F. Heat index values can reach as high as 108.

East northeast winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tomorrow night, the sky will be mostly clear. The low will be around 80F, with temperatures rising to around 82 overnight.

Heat index values can reach as high as 108. East southeast winds will be 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning and the feels-like temperature of 117F, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. The Air Quality Alert also suggests taking care with outdoor activities. Please check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals during this period of dangerous heat.

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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