*As of Aug 5, 8 PM local time.*
Very hot and clear
Plano’s main weather story this evening is heat, not storms. The air temperature is 97F, and it also feels like 97F under a clear sky. Relative humidity is 31%, with a dew point of 61F. Wind is 11 mph, with gusts to 17 mph, so there is some movement in the air but not enough to take the edge off the heat.
Today’s high is near 101F, with a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is 1%, and conditions remain mostly clear. With numbers this high, the heat can still be uncomfortable, especially for anyone spending extended time outside.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight stays mostly clear, with a low around 81F. Heat index values could be as high as 101F. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow is expected to be sunny and very hot again, with a high near 100F and a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 102F, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.
The pattern offers little relief from the heat, and the very low rain chance means most outdoor plans are more likely to be affected by temperature than by wet weather.
