Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Fort Worth Today — Live Weather Fort Worth Forecast, Alerts & Safety Tips

Fort Worth starts the new week with a rare August cooldown thanks to early-morning thunderstorms that dampened the Metroplex and kept Monday’s high near 89 °F/32 °C, almost 10 degrees below seasonal averages — but don’t get too comfortable. A rapid warm-up takes hold Tuesday through the weekend as the subtropical ridge flexes back over North Texas, pushing highs into the mid-90s and flirting with upper-90s by Friday. Seven-day Outlook • Tuesday: Sun dominates after a muggy dawn; 94 °F (heat index 99-101 °F). • Wednesday: High 95 °F, light south breeze, ozone levels near “Moderate.” • Thursday: 96 °F with peak heat index 103 °F; isolated 10 % pop-up storm east of I-35W. • Friday: Week’s hottest at 97 °F/36 °C, overnight low only 77 °F; possible Heat Advisory. • Saturday–Sunday: Slight back-door front nudges highs down to 96/94 °F; partly cloudy, 20 % rain chance late Sunday. Rain & Storm Chances Today’s storms were tied to an upper-level disturbance sliding along the Red River; once it passes, the atmosphere dries out until the weekend when Gulf moisture returns. Models hint at a weak boundary sagging south Sunday night, enough to spark scattered evening thunderstorms and a brief Monday morning shower window. Widespread soaking rain is unlikely, so drought-stressed lawns should still follow Stage 1 watering rules. Heat & Health With dew points in the mid-70s, “feels-like” values will top 102-105 °F each afternoon from Wednesday onward. Plan strenuous outdoor work before 11 a.m., stay hydrated, and check cooling-center hours if your A/C is unreliable. Remember asphalt temps can exceed 140 °F in 30 minutes; walk pets on grass and never leave children or animals in parked vehicles. Air Quality & Allergies Light southerly flow mid-week may trap ozone and bump the Air Quality Index into the upper-80s (“Moderate”) for Tarrant and Dallas counties. Sensitive groups should limit prolonged afternoon exposure. Ragweed pollen remains low until the next meaningful rain, but mold spore counts spike after today’s downpours. Events Impact • Fort Worth Stockyards rodeos (Thu-Sun): Expect evening temps near 90 °F; hydrate and wear breathable fabrics. • Tarrant County back-to-school drive-thru fair (Sat 9 a.m.): Heat ramps quickly; bring shade or arrive early. • Panther Island Pavilion concerts (Fri-Sat nights): Sunset temps 92-94 °F, slim storm risk. Bottom Line Monday’s storms offer brief relief, but classic August heat roars back within 24 hours. Keep the umbrella handy for late-week pop-ups, but make heat safety your priority as North Texas slides toward another stretch of mid- to upper-90s afternoons.