*As of Aug 9, 4 PM local time.*
Current Heat and Conditions
Plano residents are experiencing intense heat this Sunday afternoon. The current air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of humidity and sun makes it feel like 98F. Relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as the day progresses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain elevated through the rest of today. The high is expected to reach near 100F, while the low will settle around 79F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, with an overall precipitation chance of 10%.
Heat index values are projected to climb as high as 104F during the peak heat hours. South winds will increase slightly to around 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will clear out with mostly clear skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 7pm. The low will be around 79F, though temperatures may rise to approximately 81F overnight. Heat index values could reach 101F. South southeast winds will continue around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings sunny skies with a high near 99F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation drops to just 6%. Heat index values are expected to peak at 101F. Winds will pick up, blowing from the south at 10 to 15 mph.
