*As of Aug 5, 8 AM local time.*
Heat builds quickly today
Very hot and humid weather is the main story for Fort Worth. This morning, the air temperature is 81°F, but it already feels like 85°F. Humidity is quite high, with relative humidity at 74% and a dew point of 72°F, making the air feel heavy before the day heats further.
Skies are clear, and the wind is moving at 7 mph with gusts to 15 mph. Today is expected to stay sunny, with a high near 101°F. The chance of precipitation is only 1%, so rain is not expected to offer relief. Heat index values could rise as high as 105. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight should remain mostly clear, with a low near 81°F. Temperatures may rise to around 83, and heat index values could be as high as 103. South wind is expected to continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more of the same pattern: sunny, very hot, and humid. The high is forecast near 101°F, with a low near 80°F and a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values could reach as high as 106, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.
