*As of Aug 9, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions
Fort Worth is experiencing a notably humid start to the day this morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the combination of moisture in the atmosphere makes it feel like 80F. Relative humidity is sitting at 74%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant moisture content in the lower atmosphere.
Winds are light, blowing from the south at 9 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky remains clear overhead, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.
Today and Tomorrow Forecast
The heat will intensify significantly as the day progresses. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 99F. While the chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, the humidity will drive heat index values up to 103. South winds will continue to blow between 5 to 10 mph, helping to maintain the muggy conditions.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear before becoming fully clear later in the night. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F initially, but will rise to approximately 80F as the night wears on. Winds will shift slightly to the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph, keeping the air stagnant and humid. Heat index values may reach 101 during this period.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. The high will near 100F under sunny skies. With continued humidity, the heat index is forecast to peak at 104. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight into tomorrow night, conditions will stay clear with a low around 80F and south winds increasing to around 10 mph.
