*As of Jul 24, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Fort Worth, Texas, signaling dangerous heat and humidity levels. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to expected conditions that will make it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F.
The atmosphere is heavy with moisture, showing a relative humidity of 84% and a dew point of 75F, which contributes to the oppressive feel. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, skies will clear to become partly sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index is expected to peak as high as 107F. South southeast winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
The chance of precipitation is low at 8%. As evening approaches, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low near 80F. Temperatures will stay warm overnight, rising to around 82F, with heat index values as high as 106F.
Winds will shift to the south, maintaining speeds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
