*As of Aug 28, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Poor Air Quality
Plano residents are facing a combination of intense heat and compromised air quality this Friday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert, which remains in effect while temperatures soar. Currently, the air temperature stands at 100F, but the heat index makes it feel like 103F.
This significant discrepancy is driven by a relative humidity of 29% and a dew point of 63F.
Conditions are currently clear with winds blowing from the east northeast at 10 mph, with gusts matching that speed. The active alert indicates that air quality levels may pose health risks, particularly for sensitive groups, though specific severity details are not yet provided by the agency. Residents should monitor local updates closely as conditions evolve.
Forecast Outlook
The heat is expected to persist through the weekend. Today will remain sunny with a high near 100F and a low around 79F tonight. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1% for today, ensuring clear skies continue to allow solar heating to build.
Tomorrow looks even hotter. Forecasts call for another sunny day with a high near 102F. The heat index is projected to climb as high as 105F during the peak hours.
Winds will shift to the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight tomorrow night, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 80F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F before dawn. The heat index will remain elevated at up to 102F during that period.
