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Plano Faces Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert - Jul 22, 4 AM

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An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect for Plano as temperatures soar near 103F. An Air Quality Alert is also active.

Lena Zimmer

July 22, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 22, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alerts

Plano is currently under the influence of severe heat and poor air quality. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning, a Heat Advisory, and an Air Quality Alert for the area. These alerts remain active as the region experiences dangerously high temperatures.

Right now, the air temperature is 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 96F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are light at 2 mph, with gusts reaching up to 5 mph. The sky is currently clear.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sun will dominate the sky with no rain expected, as the chance of precipitation is just 1%. Temperatures will climb to a high near 103F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 114F. Winds will shift to the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, conditions will remain clear. The low will drop to around 84F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 87F during the overnight hours. The heat index will stay high, reaching up to 98F. Winds will be light from the west southwest, around 0 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will return with a high near 99F. The heat index will be as high as 106F. Winds will come from the east at around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 1%. Tomorrow night, the sky will be mostly clear with a low around 80F. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit time spent outdoors during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning. The Air Quality Alert suggests that sensitive individuals should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion. Please monitor local updates for any changes to these alerts.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Lena Zimmer

Lena Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Plano.

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