*As of Aug 30, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
Residents in Plano, Texas, are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect, signaling that air quality levels may pose health risks for sensitive groups. Alongside this advisory, the region is experiencing dangerous heat conditions.
As of this Sunday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of humidity and sun pushes the feels-like temperature to 101F.
Current atmospheric data shows a relative humidity of 37% with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun’s intensity. This alert was originally issued on August 30 at 12:38PM CDT by the NWS Fort Worth TX office.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts continued hot and sunny conditions through the weekend. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 102F. Heat index values could climb as high as 107 during peak hours. South winds will hover around 10 mph, with no chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will turn mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 81F. However, heat will linger, with overnight temperatures rising to around 83 and heat index values reaching up to 102. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
