*As of Jul 31, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Fort Worth residents are under an active Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service, which remains in effect until this evening. The combination of intense heat and significant humidity is creating dangerous conditions right now. Current air temperatures sit at 95F, but the heat index makes it feel like 103F.
Relative humidity stands at 47%, with a dew point of 72F indicating substantial moisture in the air. Winds are currently blowing from the southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 10 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 105F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 112 during the peak afternoon hours. Southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph are expected, with only a 1% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 82F, though they may rise slightly to around 84F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 109. Winds will shift to the southwest at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will begin to moderate slightly. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 101.
