*As of Jul 21, 12 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert Active
Plano, TX is currently under an active Extreme Heat Warning, designated as severe in urgency. This alert remains in effect until the evening hours, signaling dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors. The National Weather Service has issued this warning due to the extreme heat index values expected to reach as high as 112 degrees today.
The current atmospheric conditions are already intense, with the air temperature sitting at 95F and a feels-like temperature of 96F. The sky is clear, and winds are light at 6 mph with gusts to 6 mph. Relative humidity is at 34%, with a dew point of 63F.
Forecast Details for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will remain out with a high near 104F. The heat index is projected to climb to 112. Winds will be from the west around 5 mph.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear, with a low around 84F. Temperatures may rise to around 87F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 110. Winds will shift to the south at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with sunny skies and a high near 103F. The heat index is expected to reach 111. Winds will turn to the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 81F. Temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight, with the heat index as high as 108. Winds will be from the east at 5 to 10 mph.
