*As of Sep 7, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Fort Worth is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until tomorrow evening. Residents should be aware that dangerous heat conditions are present right now.
The air temperature stands at 95 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 101 degrees. The dew point is 70 degrees, with relative humidity at 44 percent. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 6 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 17 miles per hour.
The sky is currently clear, offering no relief from the direct solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The forecast for today indicates sunny skies with a high near 100 degrees. The chance of precipitation is zero percent, meaning no rain is expected to provide any cooling. Heat index values are projected to reach as high as 105 degrees during the day.
Southeast winds will range from 5 to 10 miles per hour. As night falls, conditions will remain clear with a low around 81 degrees. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly to around 83 degrees overnight.
The heat index will remain high, reaching up to 104 degrees. South southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 miles per hour. The lack of precipitation and the rising overnight temperatures mean that the heat will persist through the night.
