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WednesdaySunny101° / 81° 2%
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FridaySunny97° / 79° 8%
SaturdaySunny98° / 80° 8%

Air quality alert active as Plano stays sunny and hot - Aug 3, 12 PM

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Plano is clear and hot this afternoon, with an Air Quality Alert active. The temperature is 91F, and no rain is expected today or tomorrow.

Lena Zimmer

August 3, 20261 min read

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

*As of Aug 3, 12 PM local time.*

Air quality is the main concern

Plano has an active Air Quality Alert as sunny, hot weather continues. Skies are clear this afternoon, and the current air temperature is 91F. It feels like 90F, with relative humidity at 32% and a dew point of 57F. Wind is 9 mph.

The setup is dry and bright, with no precipitation expected today or tomorrow. While the air is not especially humid right now, heat will remain a factor through the short-term forecast.

Hot, dry forecast today and tomorrow

Today is expected to stay sunny, with a high near 99F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is 0%. Heat index values may reach as high as 98, with south southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight will be clear. The low is expected around 77, with temperatures rising to around 80 overnight. Heat index values may reach as high as 99. Southeast wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation remains 0%. Heat index values may reach as high as 101, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Simple precautions

Because an Air Quality Alert is active, people sensitive to air quality may want to take it easier outdoors. With highs near 99F today and 100F tomorrow, it is also a good idea to drink water, take breaks from strenuous outdoor activity, and check on anyone who may be more vulnerable to heat.

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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