*As of Aug 14, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Plano, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require caution. As of this Friday evening, the air temperature stands at 100F, with a feels-like temperature of 101F. The relative humidity is at 27%, and the dew point is recorded at 61F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph, while the sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the potential for heat-related illnesses. The official alert was issued on August 14 at 12:42PM CDT and remains in effect until August 14 at 8:00PM CDT. This moderate severity warning highlights the urgency of taking steps to stay safe during these elevated temperatures.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today in Plano, conditions are expected to be sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 82F. The chance of precipitation is 0%. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 103. South winds will be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear with a low around 82F. Heat index values may reach 102. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the weather will remain sunny with a high near 99F and a low near 82F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. Heat index values are expected to climb to 103. Winds will shift to south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
