Very hot in Plano: 99°F now, high near 101°F today - Aug 6, 4 PM

*As of Aug 6, 4 PM local time.*

Heat holds over Plano

Very hot weather is the main story in Plano, with the air already running high and little sign of relief in the short forecast. This afternoon, the temperature is 99°F, and it feels like 98°F. Relative humidity is 25%, the dew point is 57°F, and the sky is clear. Wind is 7 mph, with gusts up to 16 mph.

Forecast through tomorrow

Today stays mostly sunny and very hot, with a high near 101°F and a 0% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may climb as high as 102°F. The forecast also calls for a south wind around 10 mph.

Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 81°F. Heat index values could still run as high as 101°F, and a south southeast wind around 10 mph is expected.

Tomorrow remains sunny, with a high near 100°F and a 2% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 101°F, with south wind from 5 to 10 mph.

No alerts, but use heat caution

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts for Plano. Even without an alert, this is still a very hot stretch. Drink water, take breaks from strenuous activity, and spend time in shade or air conditioning when you can. Check on people who may be more sensitive to heat, and remember that vehicles can heat up dangerously fast.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com