*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Stress
Plano residents are experiencing oppressive heat and humidity this Friday afternoon. The air temperature is currently 84°F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 96°F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, with a dew point of 79°F, creating a muggy atmosphere that feels heavy and stifling.
Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify as the day progresses. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 91°F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 99°F. South winds will range from 5 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 10%.
Tonight, skies will clear to partly cloudy conditions with a low around 77°F. Winds will shift to the south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow looks to be even hotter. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 96°F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 104°F. South-southwest winds will average around 10 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 2%. Temperatures will settle to a low of 78°F tomorrow night under mostly clear skies, with heat index values remaining high at 102°F.
