*As of Aug 17, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alerts
Fort Worth is currently dealing with severe heat conditions as of this evening. The air temperature stands at 104F, with a feels-like temperature of 105F. Relative humidity is low at 23%, and the dew point is 59F. Winds are calm at 0 mph, with gusts reaching up to 6 mph, and the sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning, indicating severe risk. This alert is expected to remain in effect until the evening of tomorrow. Additionally, a Heat Advisory is active, signaling moderate risk, which is expected to last until noon tomorrow. An Air Quality Alert is also in place, issued recently by the NWS Fort Worth office.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high temperature is near 105F, with a low of 82F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%, and the sky will remain sunny. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105F. Winds will be from the south southeast at around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will be clear with a low around 82F, though temperatures may rise to around 84F overnight. Heat index values could reach 104F. Winds will shift to the south at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the high will be near 106F, with a low of 82F. The chance of precipitation is just 1%, and the sky will be sunny. Heat index values are expected to peak at 106F. Winds will be from the southwest at around 5 mph.
