*As of Aug 17, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Plano, TX is currently under an Active NWS alert: Extreme Heat Warning (severity Severe). The current air temperature stands at 102F, with a feels-like reading of 102F. Relative humidity is at 23%, and the dew point is 57F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at around 6 mph, with gusts up to 6 mph. The sky remains mostly clear.
Today brings sunny skies with a high near 104F and a low near 83F. The chance of precipitation is just 8%. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will reach as high as 105 today. Overnight, conditions will be mostly clear, with temperatures rising to around 85 before settling to a low of 83. Heat indices may climb to 104 tonight.
Tomorrow continues the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 105F. The low will be near 83F, with only a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to hit 105 again.
Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with lows around 83 and temperatures rising to 85 overnight. Heat indices may reach 104, with south winds around 10 mph.
Additional Alerts and Safety Reminders
In addition to the Extreme Heat Warning, there is an Active NWS alert: Heat Advisory (severity Moderate). This advisory highlights continued elevated heat levels that require caution. An Active NWS alert: Air Quality Alert (severity Unknown) is also in effect, indicating potential concerns with air quality during this period.
