*As of Sep 19, 2 PM local time.*
Intense Heat Dominates Fort Worth Afternoon
Fort Worth residents are facing a significant heat event this afternoon. The current air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of humidity and heat makes it feel like 95F. Relative humidity is currently at 39%, with a dew point of 64F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, though gusts are recorded at 7 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy at the moment, but conditions are expected to shift toward sunshine for the remainder of the day.
Today’s Forecast and Evening Outlook
The day will be mostly sunny, with the high temperature reaching near 99F. It is important to note that heat index values will climb as high as 102F, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature. The low for the day will be near 79F.
There is no chance of precipitation expected today. As evening approaches, the sky will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to around 79F, with south southeast winds around 10 mph.
This lack of cloud cover may allow heat to linger into the night.
