Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 17, 08:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Fort Worth, Meacham International Airport (KFTW)

Lat: 32.83°NLon: 97.36°WElev: 709ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	17 Aug 7:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Fort Worth TX

Heat Advisory August 17, 08:54am until August 17, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 17, 08:54am until August 17, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sun
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 98 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 99 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 100 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 99 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 109. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 96.