Oppressive Heat and Humidity Arrive
Plano is bracing for a significant spike in heat and moisture levels this morning. Current conditions show an air temperature of 81F, but the real concern is the oppressive humidity, with a dew point of 75F and relative humidity at 84%. The sky is mostly clear, but the air feels heavy and muggy, with a feels-like temperature of 86F. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will climb rapidly throughout the day. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values will soar as high as 102F. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The low tonight will settle near 79F, but the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at 100F, accompanied by south southeast winds of 5 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow brings little relief from the warmth. The sky will remain sunny with a high near 98F. Heat index values are projected to reach an even higher 103F. Winds will shift slightly to the south southeast, blowing between 5 to 10 mph. The low tomorrow night will be around 79F, with temperatures rising to 81F overnight under partly cloudy skies. Heat index values will stay high at 102F.
