*As of Jul 22, 12 PM local time.*
Severe Heat and Air Quality Alerts Active
Plano is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, signaling severe conditions that require immediate caution. This alert, issued by the National Weather Service, underscores the dangerous heat levels residents are facing this afternoon. In addition to the warning, a Heat Advisory remains in effect through tomorrow evening, and an Air Quality Alert is also active, compounding the health risks associated with the current weather pattern.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 98F. The relative humidity is at 39%, and the dew point sits at 66F. Winds are light, blowing from the north northeast at 5 mph with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with a high near 103F. The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 114, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. North northeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, skies will clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 79F. However, the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 109. Winds will shift to the east northeast, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the sun will return with a high near 99F. While slightly cooler than today, the heat index will still climb to 106. East winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph. The precipitation chance remains low at 1%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 80F and heat index values up to 102.
