*As of Aug 31, 2 PM local time.*
Extreme Heat and Air Quality Concerns
The Colony is currently experiencing intense heat, with the air temperature sitting at 97F and feeling like 96F. The sky is partly cloudy, and winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph with gusts reaching 17 mph. Relative humidity is low at 27%, and the dew point is 57F.
An active Air Quality Alert has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Fort Worth area. While the specific severity and urgency are not detailed in the current data, residents should remain aware of potential respiratory impacts and monitor local air quality updates.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will remain sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104F, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature. There is no chance of precipitation, and the low will be near 80F.
Tonight, conditions will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 80F before rising slightly to 82F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 101F. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
