Fort Worth starts clear and humid, with very hot conditions ahead - Aug 6, 8 AM

*As of Aug 6, 8 AM local time.*

Very hot, humid start

Fort Worth is starting this morning under clear sky, and the heat is already noticeable. The air temperature is 82F, but it feels like 86F. Humidity is quite high, with relative humidity at 66% and a dew point of 70F.

Wind is currently 8 mph, with gusts to 18 mph. Those breezes may help a little, but they will not erase the heat stress expected today.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today stays sunny, with a high near 101F. Heat index values may reach as high as 104F. The chance of precipitation is only 1%, and south wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight remains clear. The low is near 80F, with temperatures rising to around 82. Heat index values may still be as high as 102F. Wind shifts south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings more sun and another high near 101F. Heat index values may again reach as high as 104F. The chance of precipitation is 13%, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and heat safety

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts for Fort Worth.

Even without an alert, this level of heat and humidity can be hard on the body. Drink water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning, and limit strenuous outdoor activity when possible. Check on people and pets who may be more sensitive to the heat.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com