*As of Aug 8, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Dangerous heat is currently gripping Fort Worth, TX, as the air temperature sits at 95F while the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 100F. The relative humidity is at 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are calm at 0 mph with gusts up to 4 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Temperatures are expected to climb significantly throughout the day. Today will see a high near 101F, with heat index values reaching as high as 105. The National Weather Service indicates that conditions will be sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm.
The overall chance of precipitation for the day is 20%. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction at around 5 mph.
As evening approaches tonight, the heat will persist with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. A low near 79F is forecast, with heat index values as high as 102. There remains a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, maintaining a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will pick up slightly from the south at 5 to 10 mph under mostly clear skies.
Tomorrow's Forecast
Tomorrow promises relief from rain but not from the heat. The sky will be sunny with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 103. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph. There is no chance of precipitation tomorrow, making it a dry day despite the intense warmth.
