*As of Aug 8, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dangerous heat continues to grip Plano this Saturday evening. The air temperature is currently recorded at 100F, creating a feels-like temperature of 101F due to the humidity levels. Relative humidity stands at 27%, with a dew point of 61F.
Winds are light, blowing from the south-southeast at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. The sky remains clear overhead as the day draws to a close.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, high temperatures reached near 100F, while lows settled around 80F. There was a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances at 21%. According to official forecasts, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm tonight.
Conditions are expected to become mostly clear afterward. Lows will drop to around 80, though temperatures may rise slightly to about 82 overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 101 during the night.
Winds will remain light from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Any rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
