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Plano Heat Advisory in Effect as Temperatures Climb Near 103 - Jul 30, 8 PM

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A Heat Advisory is active for Plano, TX, with current feels-like temperatures at 99F. Highs near 100F today will rise to 103F tomorrow.

Lena Zimmer

July 31, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 30, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

Plano residents are currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating with expected urgency, running from Thursday evening through Friday night. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 99F, with a feels-like reading also at 99F.

Relative humidity is low at 29%, and the dew point sits at 61F. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph under clear skies.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today remains mostly clear with a high near 100F and a low near 82F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Overnight, conditions will stay mostly clear with lows around 82F, though temperatures may rise to approximately 85F during the night hours. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104, accompanied by south winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. The sky will be sunny with a high near 103F and a low near 82F. Precipitation chances remain negligible at 2%.

Heat index values could climb as high as 110, with southwest winds around 10 mph. Tomorrow night will see mostly clear skies again, with lows around 82F and temperatures rising to about 85F overnight. Heat indices may reach 108, with southwest winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Heat Advisory and extreme heat index values, it is crucial to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty. Limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

If you must be outside, seek shade or air-conditioned spaces frequently. Check on elderly neighbors, young children, and those with health conditions who may be more vulnerable to high temperatures. Never leave people or pets in parked vehicles, as interior temperatures can rise rapidly to dangerous levels.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Lena Zimmer

Lena Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Plano.

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