*As of Aug 18, 5 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert Active
Fort Worth is currently under an active Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. This severe alert remains in effect until tomorrow evening. The dangerous heat is evident in current readings, with the air temperature sitting at 106F and the feels-like value reaching 107F.
The sky is clear, and relative humidity stands at 22%. A dew point of 59F indicates dry air, while winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. These conditions create a hazardous environment where the perceived heat is slightly higher than the actual air temperature.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The outlook for the remainder of today remains consistent with the current severe conditions. Residents can expect sunny skies with a high near 106F and a low near 81F. There is no chance of precipitation, and heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108F.
South winds will remain light, averaging around 5 mph. Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to a low of 81F before rising to around 83F overnight. Heat index values will stay high, reaching up to 106F, while south winds shift to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings a similar pattern of intense heat. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 106F and a low near 81F. No rain is expected, and heat index values may climb to 109F.
Winds will be from the south southwest at around 5 mph. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low near 81F, rising to 84F overnight. Heat index values will again reach 106F, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph.
