*As of Aug 10, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Plano residents are currently under an active Heat Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-level alert remains in effect until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require caution.
As of this Monday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 100F. The relative humidity is at 31%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 12 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph. The sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 107 today and 104 tonight. Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a heat index potentially reaching 108, followed by 106 tomorrow night. These elevated heat indices indicate that the perceived temperature is significantly higher than the actual air temperature due to moisture in the air.
Forecast Overview
Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation. Winds will be from the south-southeast around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight will bring mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80, though they may rise to around 82 overnight. The heat index could remain as high as 104. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow will also be sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 108. Winds will be from the south around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
