*As of Sep 3, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Plano, TX, where the air temperature stands at 90F. Due to significant moisture in the atmosphere, the feels-like temperature is a stifling 98F. The relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy environment that amplifies the perceived heat.
Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as the day progresses.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the high will reach near 90F, while the low is expected to settle near 76F. There is a 43% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, followed by another chance later in the day.
Partly sunny skies will prevail, but heat index values could climb as high as 103. South southeast winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, conditions remain humid with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and the low will drop to around 76F, though temperatures may rise to about 79F overnight. Heat index values could reach 100.
Winds will ease slightly to 5 to 15 mph from the south southeast, with gusts still possible up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
