*As of Aug 24, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Plano, TX is currently under an active Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. The alert carries a severity rating of Severe and indicates that dangerous heat conditions are expected to persist through the evening hours. Residents should take immediate precautions as temperatures remain dangerously high.
Current observations show the air temperature at 102F, with a heat index making it feel like 103F. Relative humidity is low at 24%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The sky remains clear as the day progresses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies today with a high near 107F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108. Southwest winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4%. Overnight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 84F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 87F during the night.
Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 106, with south southwest winds continuing at 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow will see mostly sunny skies again, with a high near 106F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 104. South southwest winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
