*As of Aug 21, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Conditions
Fort Worth is currently experiencing dangerous heat levels, with an active Extreme Heat Warning in effect. The air temperature stands at 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 108 degrees. Relative humidity is at 42 percent, and the dew point is 72 degrees.
Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 16 miles per hour, with gusts recorded at 7 miles per hour. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation. This severe heat condition is expected to persist, posing significant risks to anyone spending time outdoors.
Forecast Outlook
Today, the high will reach near 105 degrees, with a low of 82 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4 percent, and conditions will remain sunny. Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy, with lows near 82 degrees before rising to around 84 degrees overnight.
Heat index values may reach 106 degrees. Tomorrow, the weather will be mostly sunny with a high near 107 degrees and a low of 83 degrees. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 7 percent.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 7 PM and 10 PM tomorrow night, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch. Temperatures will rise to around 85 degrees overnight, with heat indices reaching 106 degrees.
