*As of Jul 29, 8 AM local time.*
Active Alert and Current Conditions
A Heat Advisory of moderate severity is currently active for the Plano area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This alert remains in effect until late evening on July 29, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution.
As of this Wednesday morning, the air temperature stands at 82F with a feels-like reading of 88F. Humidity is quite high, with relative humidity at 74% and a dew point of 73F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies for today, with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108 during the day. South southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to a low around 83F, though they may rise slightly to around 85F overnight. Despite the cooling trend, heat index values will remain elevated, peaking near 106. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow is expected to be sunny with a high near 102F. The heat will intensify further, with heat index values climbing as high as 109. South southwest winds will remain steady at 5 to 10 mph. Precipitation chances stay low at 1%.
