Plano Under Heat Advisory as Temperatures Climb Near 100 - Sep 5, 2 PM

*As of Sep 5, 2 PM local time.*

Alert and Current Conditions

A Heat Advisory, classified as moderate severity with expected urgency, is currently active for the Plano area. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth and remains in effect until September 6 at 8:00PM CDT.

As of this Saturday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F. Due to humidity levels, the feels-like temperature is currently 95F. The relative humidity is recorded at 39%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 10 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 105 during the day. Southeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 4% chance of precipitation.

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies with a low around 80F. The heat index may still climb to 104. Winds will become south southeast, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The probability of rain remains at 4%.

Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 101F. Heat index values are projected to hit 105 again. East winds will be light, between 0 and 10 mph.

Precipitation chances stay low at 4%. Tomorrow night will see mostly clear skies, with lows around 81F and temperatures rising slightly to about 83 overnight. The heat index will reach 103, accompanied by south winds of 0 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With the Heat Advisory in place, residents should prioritize hydration and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning, as high heat indices can pose serious health risks even in the shade. Stay indoors when possible and seek air-conditioned environments to stay safe.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com