*As of Sep 15, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Fort Worth is currently under an active Heat Advisory, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to dangerously high temperatures that pose significant health risks to residents. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 103F.
Relative humidity is at 35%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, though gusts have been recorded up to 13 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
The official forecast indicates that heat index values will reach as high as 106 today. South winds around 10 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph are expected to persist through the day. High temperatures will hover near 100F, with a low near 81F tonight.
Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F, keeping heat index values high at approximately 103F. Winds will shift to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Conditions are expected to remain hot and sunny tomorrow. The high will again be near 100F, with heat index values climbing as high as 105F. South winds of 5 to 10 mph will continue.
Overnight lows will drop to around 80F, though temperatures may rise to about 82F later in the night. Heat index values will remain elevated at roughly 103F. The sky will be mostly clear with south southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.
