Fort Worth heat near 100F with air quality alerts active - Aug 3, 4 PM

*As of Aug 3, 4 PM local time.*

Hot, clear conditions

Fort Worth’s main weather concern this afternoon is the combination of very hot weather and active air quality alerts. The temperature is 99F, and it feels like 99F under a clear sky. Relative humidity is 23%, with a dew point of 56F. Wind is 7 mph, with gusts to 8 mph.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today stays sunny, with a high near 100F and a 0% chance of precipitation. The low is near 78F. The National Weather Service forecast also notes heat index values as high as 99 and a southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight is expected to stay clear, with a low around 78F. Heat index values may be as high as 98, and south southeast wind is around 5 mph.

Tomorrow brings more sunshine, with a high near 101F, a low near 79F and a 0% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 102, with south wind 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

The National Weather Service has two air quality alerts active for the Fort Worth area. No other watches, warnings or advisories are listed in the facts provided.

With temperatures near 100F and the air feeling just as hot this afternoon, keep heat safety in mind. Drink water, take breaks from strenuous outdoor activity and seek shade or air-conditioned spaces when possible. If air quality bothers you, consider keeping outdoor exertion lighter.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com