*As of Aug 16, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Plano, Texas, is currently experiencing intense heat under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating with expected urgency, signaling dangerous conditions for those outdoors or without adequate cooling. As of this Sunday morning, the air temperature stands at 88F, while the feels-like temperature is recorded at 87F.
Relative humidity is at 38%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 103F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 106 during the day. South southwest winds will pick up slightly, averaging around 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. As evening approaches, conditions will transition to mostly clear skies tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise to around 83F overnight.
Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 105. Winds will ease to between 5 and 10 mph from the south southwest.
