*As of Aug 5, 4 AM local time.*
Very hot and humid now
Plano is starting out clear, humid and already uncomfortable. The air temperature is 86F, but it feels like 92F. Relative humidity is 62%, and the dew point is 72F, which is why the air has a heavy feel. Wind is moving at 8 mph, with gusts up to 14 mph.
The main weather story is heat. Even with a clear sky overnight, temperatures are staying high, and today is expected to climb to a high near 102F. The forecast remains dry for most practical purposes, with the chance of precipitation at 3%.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today should be sunny, with a high near 102F and a low near 81F. Heat index values may reach as high as 105F. South wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight is expected to be mostly clear. Heat index values may still be as high as 103F, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more of the same: sunny, very hot and humid. The high is expected to be near 100F, with a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation remains 3%. Heat index values may reach as high as 106F, with south southwest wind around 10 mph.
