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Plano Under Heat Advisory as Temperatures Soar Near 104 Degrees - Jul 31, 12 PM

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for Plano through tonight. Current temperatures are already feeling like 92F, with highs near 104F expected today.

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 31, 12 PM local time.*

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect

Plano residents are under a Heat Advisory, classified as moderate severity with expected urgency, issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains active until late tonight. The current atmosphere is already oppressive, with the air temperature at 90F and a feels-like reading of 92F.

Relative humidity sits at 46%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are light from the southwest at 6 mph, though gusts may reach 11 mph under clear skies.

Forecast Details for Today and Tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 104F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 111. Southwest winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph.

Overnight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 83F but may rise to around 85F during the night hours. Heat indices will remain elevated at 111, with southwest winds continuing between 5 and 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings a slight relief in peak temperatures, though heat will persist. The high will reach near 98F under mostly sunny skies. Heat index values are forecast to be as high as 100.

Winds will shift to the north, blowing between 5 and 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Tomorrow night will see mostly clear skies and a low around 76F. Heat indices will drop to 97, with north-northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active advisory and extreme heat index values, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning. Ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. Avoid driving parked cars that have been sitting in the sun, as interior temperatures can become dangerous rapidly.

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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