*As of Aug 17, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alerts
Plano, TX, is currently experiencing intense heat under two active National Weather Service alerts. A Heat Advisory, rated moderate severity, is in effect until 8:00PM CDT today. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert remains active for the area.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 91F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F. The relative humidity is 36%, and the dew point is 61F. Winds are blowing from the west southwest at around 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear as the day progresses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 105F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105. Overnight tonight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 82F. Temperatures may rise to around 85F during the night hours. The heat index could remain elevated at up to 104, with south southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 105F. Heat index values are forecasted to climb as high as 106. Winds will shift to the southwest, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 83F. Temperatures may rise to around 86F overnight, with heat indices reaching up to 106 and south winds around 10 mph.
