*As of Jul 8, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
Dangerous heat is currently gripping Plano, Texas, as the evening progresses. The air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index makes it feel like 100F. Relative humidity is at 31%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day winds down.
Today, the high reached near 100F, while the low settled near 82F. The chance of precipitation was 12%, with skies mostly clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 82F, though they may rise to around 84F during the overnight hours. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 102. South winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow's Forecast and Safety Guidance
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. Skies will be sunny, with a high near 101F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 105, creating hazardous conditions for those outdoors. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Overnight, conditions will become mostly clear again, with a low around 81F. Temperatures may rise to around 83F later in the night, with heat index values peaking at 102. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph.
