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Dangerous Heat Grips Fort Worth as Temperatures Soar Past 100 Degrees - Aug 12, 5 PM

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Fort Worth residents face dangerous heat today with air temperatures reaching 102F and feels-like readings of 105F. Sunny skies and gusty winds continue through tomorrow.

Tessa Whitlock

August 12, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 12, 5 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Immediate Heat Risk

Fort Worth is currently under the influence of dangerous heat, with the air temperature at 102F and a feels-like temperature of 105F. The relative humidity sits at 28%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, with gusts reaching 25 mph. The sky remains clear as of this evening.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, the high will reach near 101F, with a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is 0%, and skies will remain sunny. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 109 during the day. South winds will persist around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight, conditions will clear with a low around 81F. Heat index values may still reach as high as 106. South winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Residents should remain cautious as temperatures drop only slightly.

Outlook for Tomorrow

Tomorrow, the high will be near 102F, with a low near 79F. Precipitation chances remain at 0%, and skies will be sunny. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 107. South winds will stay around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tomorrow night, skies will clear with a low around 79F, though temperatures may rise to around 81 overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 106. South winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values consistently exceeding 100F, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those with health conditions. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and seek air-conditioned environments when possible.

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts at this time, but the extreme heat poses significant health risks. Please take necessary precautions to stay safe and cool.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Tessa Whitlock

Tessa Whitlock covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Fort Worth.

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