*As of Jul 31, 8 PM local time.*
Scorching Conditions Continue
Fort Worth is enduring a prolonged period of intense heat, with the air temperature currently sitting at 93F. The combination of humidity and sun has pushed the feels-like temperature to 95F right now. Relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are light at 8 mph, though gusts have been recorded up to 6 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today will be particularly sweltering, with temperatures climbing to a high near 103F before dropping to a low near 80F later in the evening. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%, leaving the skies mostly clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 80 degrees.
However, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 113 overnight, even as temperatures rise slightly to around 83 during the night hours. Southwest winds will be light, around 5 mph.
Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety Tips
Tomorrow brings a slight reprieve from the peak intensity, though heat will remain significant. The sky will be sunny with a high near 99F and a low near 75F. Precipitation chances remain negligible at 2%. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 98 during the day. Winds will shift to the north, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. While the heat is not officially classified as a severe weather event requiring evacuation or shelter, it poses serious health risks.
