*As of Aug 31, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alert and Current Conditions
Residents in Plano, Texas, are under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect while the region experiences significant heat. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F, with a feels-like temperature of 96F.
Relative humidity is at 27%, and the dew point is recorded at 57F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104 during the day. South southeast winds will persist around 10 mph. There is no chance of precipitation.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 101. Winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph from the south southeast.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to climb back up to 104. South southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. There is a minimal 2% chance of precipitation. Following tomorrow, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 79F and heat index values near 102.
