Flood watch reaches Friday morning as Fort Worth drivers face low-water crossing risks
Tarrant County is in the extended watch. The city's high-water flashers and barricades are key warnings to respect if slow-moving storms push water over roads.
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Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued September 30 at 4:40AM CDT until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
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Repeated storms could complicate early Thursday travel as the flood threat moves toward Interstate 35. The watch still runs Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
Tarrant County is in the extended watch. The city's high-water flashers and barricades are key warnings to respect if slow-moving storms push water over roads.
A severe Flood Watch is active for Fort Worth through October 1. Temperatures remain near 96 degrees today with a chance of rain and storms tomorrow.
An active Air Quality Alert is in place for Fort Worth as temperatures climb toward 95 degrees tomorrow. Residents should monitor air quality levels while dealing with increasing heat indices.
An active Air Quality Alert is in effect for Fort Worth as temperatures soar. Current conditions show a feels-like temperature of 96F with scattered storms possible today.
An active air quality alert remains in place for Fort Worth today. Temperatures will reach near 96F with heat index values up to 100F, while scattered showers are possible.
Fort Worth residents face an active Air Quality Alert alongside extreme heat. Current temperatures are 93F with a heat index reaching 100F. A slight chance of storms is possible tomorrow.
Fort Worth residents face hot, dry conditions with an active Air Quality Alert. Temperatures will reach the mid-90s tomorrow, with heat indices near 98. Stay hydrated and monitor air quality.
Fort Worth is enjoying a steady afternoon with clear skies and temperatures near 90 degrees. Expect similar conditions tonight and tomorrow, with highs near 96 and little to no rain expected.
Fort Worth residents face high temperatures and an active air quality alert. Current conditions show 93F, with a high near 97F expected. Stay hydrated and monitor air quality.
Fort Worth residents face hot conditions with an active Air Quality Alert. Current temperatures are near 93F, with highs expected to reach 94F today and 96F tomorrow.
Fort Worth is experiencing intense heat this afternoon, with temperatures near 95F and a heat index reaching 100F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms exists today, followed by mostly sunny conditions tomorrow.
Fort Worth residents face a hot afternoon with a feels-like temperature of 98F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms exists today and tomorrow, with highs near 95F.
Fort Worth is experiencing intense heat this afternoon with temperatures at 93F and a heat index reaching 102F. Expect mostly sunny skies today and a slight chance of storms tomorrow afternoon.
Fort Worth residents face extreme heat with temperatures near 99 degrees and an active Air Quality Alert. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day.
Fort Worth residents face extreme heat with temperatures near 100F and an active Air Quality Alert. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion.
Fort Worth is under a Heat Advisory as temperatures hover near 100F. The heat index may reach 104F today, with similar conditions expected tomorrow. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion.
A Heat Advisory is active for Fort Worth today and tonight. Current heat index values are reaching dangerous levels, with feels-like temperatures hitting 103F. Residents are urged to take precautions against extreme heat.
A Heat Advisory is active for Fort Worth as temperatures reach 99F and feel like 103F. Sunny skies and high heat indices are expected today and tomorrow, with lows remaining near 80F overnight.
A Heat Advisory is active for Fort Worth. Current conditions show 81F with a feels-like of 85F. Today's high is near 101F with low precipitation chances.
A Heat Advisory is active for Fort Worth as air temperatures reach 99F and heat index values climb to 106F. Sunny skies and strong winds are expected today and tomorrow.

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