*As of Jul 23, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Plano, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 98F. The relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66F.
Winds are blowing from the east-southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the sustained high heat and humidity. Residents should be aware that the heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105 degrees during the overnight hours and throughout the next day. This advisory indicates that the heat is significant enough to pose health risks if proper precautions are not taken.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low near 80F. However, temperatures will rise to around 82F overnight, keeping the heat index elevated at 105. Winds will continue from the east-southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with mostly sunny skies. The high will reach near 98F, with temperatures falling slightly to around 96F in the afternoon. The heat index will again peak at 105. Winds will shift to the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%.
