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TuesdayMostly Sunny106° / 83° 4%
WednesdayMostly Sunny104° / 80° 14%
ThursdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms101° / 79° 20%
FridaySlight Chance Rain Showers100° / 79° 18%
SaturdaySunny101° / 79° 2%

Fort Worth Heat Advisory: Highs Near 103F, Low Humidity - Aug 16, 11 AM

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A Heat Advisory is active for Fort Worth. Current conditions show 93F with clear skies. Today's high is near 103F, with heat index values reaching 105F. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion.

Tessa Whitlock

August 16, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 16, 11 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

Fort Worth is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until this evening. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 93F, matching the feels-like temperature.

The sky is clear, and relative humidity is low at 32%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 13 mph, though gusts are reported at 11 mph. The dry air and clear skies contribute to the intense heat currently being felt across the region.

Today's Forecast and Heat Index

Residents should prepare for a very hot day. The high temperature is expected to reach near 103F, while the low will be around 80F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%, ensuring sunny conditions throughout the day.

Due to the combination of high temperatures and low humidity, heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105F. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction, averaging around 5 mph. This sustained heat requires careful attention to personal safety, particularly during the hottest parts of the day.

Overnight and Tomorrow's Outlook

Tonight will remain clear with a low around 80F. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly to around 82F overnight, with heat index values reaching 104F. South winds will blow at approximately 5 mph.

Tomorrow will bring similar conditions, with a high near 104F and a low around 81F. The sky will remain sunny, and the chance of rain is 0%. Heat index values could reach 107F, making it the hottest part of the period.

Winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph from the southwest. Given the prolonged heat, it is essential to stay hydrated, limit outdoor exertion during peak hours, and check on vulnerable neighbors. The combination of high temperatures and low humidity creates conditions that can quickly lead to heat-related illness if proper precautions are not taken.

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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