Heat Advisory in Effect for Fort Worth as Temperatures Climb Near 105 - Jul 30, 8 PM

*As of Jul 30, 8 PM local time.*

Active Alert and Current Conditions

A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Fort Worth area, signaling dangerous levels of heat that require caution. The advisory remains active until the evening of tomorrow. As of this Thursday evening, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 97F.

Relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, under clear skies.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be exceptionally hot, with temperatures climbing to a high near 101F before dropping to a low near 81F overnight. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, leaving the sky mostly clear. As night falls, conditions will remain mostly clear with lows around 81F.

However, temperatures are expected to rise slightly to around 83F during the overnight hours. Heat index values could reach as high as 105F. Winds will shift to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow and Safety Reminders

Tomorrow promises to be even hotter, with sunny skies and a high near 104F. The chance of rain remains very low at 2%. Heat index values are forecast to soar as high as 111F. Winds will come from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Following tomorrow, conditions will ease slightly with mostly clear skies overnight, lows around 81F, and heat indices up to 109F.

Given the active Heat Advisory and extreme heat index values, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit time spent outdoors during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning, and never leave people or pets in parked vehicles. Seek air-conditioned spaces whenever possible to avoid heat-related illnesses.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com