*As of Jul 22, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Plano, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 100F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 110F. The relative humidity is at 40%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating significant moisture in the air that hinders cooling.
Winds are blowing at 14 mph with gusts reaching 20 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain elevated through the night. Tonight, skies will stay mostly clear with a low near 79F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 81F overnight, keeping the heat index values as high as 113F. Winds will shift to the east northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist but with slightly lower peak temperatures. The high will reach near 99F under sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to hit 107F. Winds will increase to the east northeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Looking ahead to tomorrow night, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight, with heat index values peaking at 104F. Winds will continue from the east southeast at 10 to 15 mph.
