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MondaySunny101° / 80°
TuesdaySunny100° / 79° 6%
WednesdaySunny99° / 79° 14%
ThursdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 79° 20%
FridaySunny99° / 79° 7%

Fort Worth Heat and Air Quality Alert: 99F Now, Highs Near 101F - Aug 31, 2 PM

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Fort Worth faces extreme heat with current temperatures at 99F and an active Air Quality Alert. Today's high is near 101F with sunny skies. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion.

Tessa Whitlock

August 31, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 31, 2 PM local time.*

Extreme Heat and Air Quality Concerns

Fort Worth is currently experiencing intense heat, with the air temperature sitting at 99F and the feels-like value also at 99F. The relative humidity is 27%, and the dew point is 59F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph.

The sky is partly cloudy. An active Air Quality Alert has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Fort Worth area. While the specific severity and urgency details are not fully specified in the current data, residents should be aware of this official notification.

The combination of high heat and potential air quality issues requires extra caution for those spending time outdoors.

Today's Conditions and Outlook

Today will remain sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 102F. There is no chance of precipitation, and winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph from the south southeast.

Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise to around 82F overnight. The heat index will remain high, reaching up to 102F.

Winds will continue from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow, the weather will stay sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index values could climb to 104F.

Winds will be lighter, ranging from 0 to 5 mph from the southeast. There is a 6% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 79F, potentially rising to 81F.

The heat index may reach 103F, and winds will be 0 to 10 mph from the southeast.

Safety Reminders

Given the sustained high temperatures and heat index values exceeding 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially those who are elderly or live alone. Be mindful of the active Air Quality Alert and consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities if you have respiratory sensitivities. Plan your day to avoid the hottest parts of the afternoon and early evening.

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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