*As of Aug 15, 11 AM local time.*
Immediate Conditions and Alert Status
Plano residents are currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The alert carries a moderate severity rating and is expected to remain in effect through the evening hours. Right now, the air temperature stands at 86F with a feels-like reading of 95F.
Humidity levels are significant, with relative humidity at 70% and a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph under mostly clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be intensely hot and sunny. The high is expected to reach near 101F, with heat index values climbing as high as 106. Winds will continue from the south southwest around 10 mph, occasionally gusting up to 20 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation, leaving the sky clear and conditions dry.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 82F, though they may rise slightly to around 84 overnight. The heat index will still feel as high as 104. Winds persist at around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings another day of sun and extreme heat. The high will approach near 102F, with heat index values peaking around 104. South southwest winds will remain steady at about 10 mph.
