Fort Worth heat builds under active Air Quality Alert - Aug 4, 8 AM

*As of Aug 4, 8 AM local time.*

Heat and air quality lead the forecast

Fort Worth has an active Air Quality Alert, and very hot weather is the main concern today. Current conditions are clear, with an air temperature of 82F and a feels-like reading of 85F. Relative humidity is 58%, with a dew point of 66F. Wind is 6 mph, with gusts to 18 mph.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 101F and a 0% chance of precipitation. The heat index may climb as high as 102F, while south wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with the low around 81F. The heat index may still be as high as 101F, and south wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow stays sunny and very hot, with a high near 102F, a low near 80F and a 0% chance of precipitation. The heat index may reach 104F. Wind is expected from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Alert and safety notes

The active Air Quality Alert is the only NWS/NOAA alert listed for Fort Worth in the forecast facts. On a hot, sunny stretch with an air-quality alert in place, consider keeping strenuous outdoor activity lighter, drinking water, taking breaks in shade or air conditioning, and checking on people or pets who may be more vulnerable to heat.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com