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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 Under Extreme Heat Warning With Highs Near 106 - Aug 20, 6 AM

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An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Fort Worth. Current temperatures are 82F, feeling like 85F. Today's high will reach 106F with heat indices up to 110F. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity.

Tessa Whitlock

August 20, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 20, 6 AM local time.*

Severe Heat Alert in Effect

Fort Worth is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. This severe alert remains active until 8:00 PM CDT. Residents should take immediate precautions to avoid heat-related illness.

The current air temperature is 82F, but it feels like 85F due to the humidity. Relative humidity stands at 58%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph.

The sky is currently clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.

Today's Forecast and Conditions

Today will be sunny with a high near 106F. The low temperature is expected to be near 82F. There is only an 8% chance of precipitation, meaning dry conditions will persist.

Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 110F, making the air feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature. Winds will shift to around 5 mph from the south southwest. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear.

Temperatures will drop to a low around 82F, but they are expected to rise to around 84F overnight. Heat indices may reach 109F. Winds will be light from the south at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow's Outlook and Safety

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 106F and a low near 82F. The chance of precipitation is 18%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 PM. Heat index values could reach 112F, marking the peak of the heat wave.

Winds will continue from the south southwest at around 5 mph. Given the sustained extreme heat, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning.

Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and seek air-conditioned environments during the hottest parts of the day.

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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