*As of Aug 15, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Fort Worth is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The alert is classified as moderate severity and is expected to remain in effect until this evening. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 96F.
The sky is clear, and relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph. These conditions contribute to the oppressive heat that residents are experiencing early in the day.
Today's Forecast and Overnight Outlook
The day will remain sunny with a high near 101F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%, meaning dry conditions will persist. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106F during the peak of the day.
Winds will shift slightly, averaging around 10 mph with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. As night falls, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F overnight.
The heat index will still feel like 104F, and winds will ease to 5-10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
