FORT WORTH, Texas – North Texas will endure blistering heat Thursday before rounds of thunderstorms roll through late tonight into the weekend, raising the risk of heavy rain and localized flooding. Afternoon highs will push to 99 degrees in Fort Worth, with the heat index climbing as high as 109.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, thunderstorms may spark after midnight, continuing into Friday and Saturday. Rain chances sit around 50 percent tonight, with stronger storms capable of producing gusty winds, lightning and brief downpours.
Friday brings another hot day, with highs near 92 and heat index values topping 103. Storm chances increase by late afternoon, with showers and thunderstorms likely through Friday night into Saturday morning. Areas of Tarrant, Dallas and Denton counties could see rainfall totals approaching an inch or more in stronger cells.
The weekend remains unsettled, with scattered storms possible Saturday and Saturday night before skies begin to clear Sunday. By Labor Day, mostly sunny conditions return with highs near 89 and calmer winds.
Drivers should watch for ponding on roads during heavy downpours and consider delaying outdoor plans until Sunday. Additional updates or advisories may be issued if storms intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Fort Worth, Texas
- Friday: High 92, storms possible afternoon and night. Low 73.
- Saturday: High 84, scattered storms. Low 72.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, high 81. Low 70.
- Labor Day Monday: Mostly sunny, high 89. Low 71.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 91.
