*As of Aug 13, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Fort Worth, TX, is currently experiencing intense heat under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating with expected urgency, signaling dangerous conditions for those outdoors. Right now, the air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 90F.
Relative humidity is at 48%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 18 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today will be sunny with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 103 during the day. South winds are expected to persist at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
As evening approaches, skies will clear for tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. Despite the cooling trend, heat index values can still reach as high as 102. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts increasing up to 30 mph.
