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5-day forecast / Fort Worth, TX

ThursdayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 76° 27%
FridayChance Rain Showers97° / 76° 37%
SaturdaySunny98° / 77° 2%
SundaySunny99° / 79° 4%
MondaySunny99° / 79° 3%

Fort Worth Weather: Humid Start, Afternoon Storms, and Highs Near 97 - Sep 3, 6 AM

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Fort Worth begins the day with high humidity and clear skies. Expect a high near 97F, with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Heat index values may reach 106F.

Tessa Whitlock

September 3, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 3, 6 AM local time.*

Humid Conditions and Afternoon Storms

Fort Worth is experiencing notably humid conditions this morning, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 74%. The current air temperature is 79F, feeling like 80F, under a clear sky. Winds are light at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph. As the day progresses, the atmosphere will remain muggy, setting the stage for potential afternoon activity.

Today's Forecast and Heat Index

Residents should expect a high near 97F today. While the morning will be mostly sunny, the National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1 pm. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts likely to be less than a tenth of an inch.

Due to the combination of heat and humidity, heat index values could reach as high as 106F. Winds will shift to the southeast, ranging from 0 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Temperatures may dip to around 93F in the afternoon before evening sets in.

Tonight and Tomorrow Outlook

Tonight, partly cloudy skies will persist with a low around 76F. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Winds will be from the south southeast at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values may reach 100F overnight.

Tomorrow brings a high near 97F with partly sunny skies. A 40% chance of rain showers is expected before 1 pm, with similar rainfall amounts of a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Heat index values could reach 105F.

Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph. Given the persistent heat and humidity, it is wise to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities 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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