*As of Oct 3, 2 PM local time.*
Muggy Conditions and Afternoon Showers
Fort Worth is starting its Saturday afternoon under quite humid skies. The current air temperature sits at 72F, but the heat index feels like 73F due to the heavy moisture in the air. Relative humidity is holding steady at 94%, with a dew point of 70F creating a sticky atmosphere.
Visibility is currently reduced by fog and mist, while winds are blowing from the north northeast at 9 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, rain showers are likely today. The sky will remain cloudy throughout the day, with a high near 76F. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
As evening approaches, conditions will stay mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers exists before 7pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the night. Temperatures will drop to a low near 68F, though they may rise slightly to around 70F during the overnight hours.
Warming Trend and Breezy Tomorrow
Looking ahead, Fort Worth will see a significant warm-up tomorrow. The high is expected to reach near 82F, with a low of 66F. Skies will transition from a chance of rain showers before 10am to partly sunny conditions for the rest of the day.
