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TuesdayMostly Sunny106° / 83° 4%
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Fort Worth Faces Severe Heat and Air Quality Concerns - Aug 22, 2 PM

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Fort Worth residents are under an Extreme Heat Warning as temperatures soar to 104F. An Air Quality Alert is also active. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak hours.

Tessa Whitlock

August 22, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 22, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alerts

Fort Worth is currently experiencing dangerous heat levels, with the air temperature sitting at 104F and the heat index reaching 106F. The sky remains clear, and relative humidity is low at 25%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, though gusts are minimal at 3 mph.

Two significant weather alerts are currently active for the region. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect, indicating severe conditions expected to persist. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert has been issued, signaling potential health risks from elevated pollutant levels.

Residents should monitor their health closely, especially those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.

Today and Tonight Outlook

The day will remain sunny, with the high temperature near 105F. The chance of precipitation is very low at 2%. As evening approaches, conditions will shift slightly.

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 10pm and 4am. The sky will become partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to a low of 84F. Despite the cooler air temperature, the heat index will remain high at 106F.

South winds will continue to blow around 5 mph. It is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion, as the combination of high heat and poor air quality can pose serious health risks.

Tomorrow's Forecast

Tomorrow will bring even hotter conditions, with a high near 108F and a low of 85F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation will rise slightly to 6%. The heat index is expected to reach 109F, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature.

Winds will shift to the south-southwest, blowing around 5 mph. Overnight, temperatures may rise to around 87F, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Given the sustained extreme heat and air quality concerns, it is advisable to check on neighbors, particularly the elderly or those without access to air conditioning.

Avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during the hottest parts of the day and stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces when possible.

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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