*As of Aug 5, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous heat this afternoon
Dangerous heat is the main weather concern in Fort Worth this afternoon, where the air temperature is 100F and it feels like 104F. Skies are clear, relative humidity is 31%, and the dew point is 64F. Wind is 15 mph, with gusts to 15 mph.
The combination of full sun and very hot air is enough to make outdoor activity harder on the body, even without rain or storms in the forecast. Anyone spending time outside should take the heat seriously and build in breaks where possible.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today stays sunny, with a high near 101F and a 0% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may rise as high as 105F. South wind is expected around 10 mph.
Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low near 80F and temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. Heat index values may still be as high as 102F. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow is expected to be sunny again, with a high near 100F, a low near 80F and a 0% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach as high as 103F, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.
