*As of Sep 7, 2 PM local time.*
Extreme Heat Underway
Plano residents are currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert, which carries an expected urgency level, remains in effect until September 8 at 8:00PM CDT. The advisory highlights dangerously high heat index values that will persist through the upcoming days.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this heat event. At this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F. Relative humidity is at 35%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 101F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 105 during the peak of the day. Southeast winds around 10 mph may produce gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, skies will clear out with a low near 82F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 84F overnight, keeping heat index values as high as 106. Winds will shift to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. Heat index values are forecast to reach up to 106 again. South southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph. The chance of rain remains very low at 9%.
