*As of Sep 2, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Arrives in Plano
A significant heat event is currently affecting Plano, TX, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities. The air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of humidity and heat results in a feels-like temperature of 103F. Relative humidity is at 35%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the east at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph under mostly clear skies.
Today remains sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service notes that temperatures will fall to around 94F in the afternoon, with heat index values as high as 102. East winds are expected to increase to around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Overnight, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 77F. Heat index values may remain as high as 99. Winds will shift to east southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
There is a possibility of new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Brings Slight Chance of Storms
Temperatures will drop slightly tomorrow, with a high near 94F and a low around 78F. The chance of precipitation rises to 24%. A slight chance of rain showers is expected between 10am and 1pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Skies will be mostly cloudy.
Heat index values may reach as high as 101. Southeast winds will blow at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The official forecast indicates a 20% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
