*As of Sep 30, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
A severe Flood Watch is currently in effect for the Fort Worth area, extending until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service on September 30 at 4:40AM CDT and signals a significant risk for flooding due to heavy rainfall.
As of this Wednesday afternoon, conditions are notably humid with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 59%. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 94F. Winds are blowing from the south at 17 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, setting the stage for the unsettled weather ahead.
Forecast and Safety Guidance
Today, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected before 4pm, followed by additional scattered storms later in the day. Highs will reach near 92F, though temperatures may drop to around 90F in the afternoon as clouds build. The heat index could climb as high as 100F.
Rain chances sit at 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. South winds are forecast to average 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 35 mph.
Tonight, the rain will likely intensify. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected before 10pm, transitioning to more widespread showers and storms afterward. Some of these storms may produce heavy rain.
