*As of Aug 20, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert Active
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Plano area, signaling dangerous conditions that will persist through the end of the day tomorrow. This alert indicates a severe level of urgency, requiring residents to take immediate and serious precautions to stay safe from extreme heat exposure.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this event. As of Thursday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F, with a feels-like temperature of 99F due to humidity levels at 35% and a dew point of 64F. Winds are light, blowing from the south at 6 mph with gusts up to 7 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast Details for Today and Tomorrow
Today remains sunny with a high near 105F and a low near 83F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 6%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108 during the day, driven by south winds around 5 mph.
Tonight will see mostly clear skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may occur between 7pm and 10pm. Temperatures will drop to a low around 83F but may rise to around 86 overnight. The heat index could still reach 106, with south winds continuing around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. Expect sunny skies with a high near 106F and a low near 82F. The chance of precipitation rises slightly to 23%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Heat index values are forecast to climb as high as 111, making this the most dangerous period of the warning. South southwest winds will remain around 5 mph.
