*As of Aug 4, 8 AM local time.*
Heat and air quality are the main concerns
Plano has an active National Weather Service air quality alert as very hot weather settles in today. Conditions are clear this morning, with the air temperature at 82F and a feels-like reading of 83F. Relative humidity is 51%, and the dew point is 63F. Wind is 7 mph, with gusts to 16 mph.
The combination of strong heat and the air quality alert is the main weather issue for residents planning to be outside. While the sky is clear now, the heat will become more noticeable as temperatures climb toward the forecast high.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today is expected to stay sunny, with a high near 101F and only a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach as high as 102F. South wind is forecast at 0 to 10 mph. The low is near 81F.
Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 81F and heat index values as high as 99F. South southeast wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow looks similarly hot and sunny, with a high near 101F, a low near 81F and a 2% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may again reach as high as 102F. South southwest wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
