*As of Aug 16, 5 PM local time.*
Current Heat Conditions
Fort Worth is currently under a Heat Advisory, a moderate-severity alert issued by the National Weather Service. The air temperature stands at 104F, and it feels like 104F due to the dry air. Relative humidity is low at 17%, with a dew point of 50F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, though gusts are only reaching 6 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing the sun to intensify the heat. This dry heat is characteristic of the current pattern, where the lack of moisture prevents the air from cooling effectively.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will be sunny with a high near 103F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 103F. South winds will remain around 5 mph.
Tonight, the sky will stay clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, but they are expected to rise to around 82F overnight. The heat index will remain significant, reaching values as high as 101F.
South winds will continue at approximately 5 mph. The lack of precipitation, with a 0% chance of rain, means there will be no relief from the heat.
