*As of Aug 24, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert in Effect
Fort Worth residents are currently navigating dangerous heat conditions, with an active Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. The alert, marked as severe, remains in effect until tomorrow evening. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 106F, while the feels-like temperature has reached 107F.
The dry air contributes to these high readings, with relative humidity at 22% and a dew point of 59F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, under a clear sky.
Today's Forecast and Conditions
Today will remain sunny with a high near 109F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 107F in the afternoon, though heat index values may climb as high as 108F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%.
Winds will continue from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear, and lows will hover around 83F. However, temperatures may rise to around 85F overnight, with heat index values reaching 106F.
South winds will blow around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
