*As of Aug 11, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Plano, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels for the area. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which is expected to impact the region. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 82F.
The relative humidity is sitting at 89%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively humid atmosphere. Winds are currently blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106F. South southwest winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F tonight. Conditions will remain clear overnight, with temperatures rising to around 82F.
Heat index values will stay elevated at up to 103F. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow continues the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 101F. The heat index is forecast to reach 105F. South winds will blow between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
