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FridayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 80° 26%
SaturdaySunny101° / 80° 4%
SundaySunny100° / 79° 2%
MondaySunny100° / 80° 1%
TuesdaySunny100° / 79° 2%

Plano Heat Advisory in Effect as Temperatures Climb Near 100F - Sep 6, 2 PM

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A Heat Advisory is active for Plano, TX, with current feels-like temperatures at 98F and highs near 99F today. Residents are urged to take precautions against the intense heat.

Lena Zimmer

September 6, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 6, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

Plano, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. As of this afternoon on Sunday, the air temperature stands at 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 98F due to humidity levels.

The relative humidity is at 39%, and the dew point is recorded at 66F. Winds are blowing from the east-southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 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 99F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104 during the day. East-southeast winds will average around 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is low at 8%. As evening approaches tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies with a low around 81F. Heat index values may still climb to 102.

Winds will become south, ranging from 0 to 10 mph.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, the sun will return with a high near 100F. Heat index values are projected to hit 104 again. South-southeast winds will be light, between 0 and 10 mph.

The chance of rain drops further to 4%. Tomorrow night will bring mostly clear skies and a low around 82F, with heat indices up to 103 and south-southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Heat Advisory and high heat index values, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing if you must be outside, and seek air-conditioned environments whenever possible.

The combination of high temperatures and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses quickly, so please take this advisory seriously.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Lena Zimmer

Lena Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Plano.

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