*As of Aug 8, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Heat
Fort Worth is currently under the grip of dangerous heat this Saturday evening. The air temperature stands at a sweltering 101F, but the combination with humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 103F. Relative humidity is at 28%, with a dew point of 62F. Winds are light from the southeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 8 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today brought a high near 101F, matching the current reading. There was a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances noted at 22%. Heat index values were expected to reach as high as 105 during the peak heat hours.
As evening transitions into tonight, conditions remain warm and humid. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 7pm, though skies will become partly cloudy afterward. The low is near 79F, but temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F overnight.
Heat index values could still feel as high as 102. Winds will shift to the south, increasing to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.
