*As of Jul 29, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Plano, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert, which carries an expected urgency level, remains in effect through the evening of July 30. The advisory highlights the dangerous heat conditions impacting the region, prompting officials to urge caution as temperatures soar.
As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F. Due to humidity levels, the feels-like temperature is recorded at 98F. The relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are currently blowing from the south-southeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts that today will be mostly sunny with a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104 during the day. South-southeast winds will average around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F tonight.
Overnight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. The low will settle around 81F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F during the night hours. Heat index values could still peak at 103. Winds will continue from the south at speeds between 5 and 10 mph.
Tomorrow is projected to be sunny with a high near 101F. The heat will intensify, with heat index values climbing as high as 106. South-southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.
