*As of Jul 21, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Plano, TX is currently under the influence of two active National Weather Service alerts: an Extreme Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert. The heat warning is classified as severe with expected urgency, while the air quality alert carries unknown severity and urgency levels. These alerts highlight the hazardous conditions impacting the area right now.
Current conditions in Plano reflect the intensity of this heat event. The air temperature stands at 102F, but the combination of heat and humidity results in a feels-like temperature of 106F. Relative humidity is at 29% with a dew point of 64F.
Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
The heat will persist through the night. Tonight is expected to be clear with a low near 84F. However, temperatures will rise to around 86F overnight, creating heat index values as high as 111. Winds will shift to the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Residents should remain vigilant as the heat does not break significantly after sunset.
Tomorrow will bring continued sunny skies with a high near 103F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 113. Winds will turn to the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
