*As of Aug 9, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Sunday this morning in Plano, TX, where the air feels noticeably heavy due to elevated moisture levels. The current air temperature stands at 82F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature up to 87F.
Relative humidity is sitting at 70%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions that make the morning feel warmer than the thermometer suggests. Winds are light from the south at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify as the day progresses. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 103 during peak afternoon hours. A low of around 77F is forecast for tonight, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 79 overnight. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings little relief from the warmth. The sky will remain sunny with a high near 99F again. Heat index values are projected to reach 102. Overnight lows will settle around 81F, maintaining the muggy atmosphere. Winds on tomorrow will be around 10 mph from the south, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
