*As of Aug 6, 4 PM local time.*
Very hot Thursday this afternoon
Fort Worth is dealing with very hot weather Thursday this afternoon, and the heat is the main story. The current air temperature is 99F, with a feels-like reading of 98F. Relative humidity is 25%, and the dew point is 57F, keeping the air on the dry side. Wind is calm at 0 mph, with gusts to 8 mph, and the sky is clear.
Today’s high is expected to be near 101F under sunny skies. The chance of precipitation is 0%. Heat index values may rise as high as 104, so the hottest conditions could feel a bit more intense than the thermometer alone suggests. South wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight should stay mostly clear, with a low around 80F. Temperatures are expected to rise to around 82F overnight, and heat index values may be as high as 102. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more sunshine and more heat. The high is forecast near 101F, with a low near 80F and a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may be as high as 102, with south wind around 5 mph.
