*As of Sep 9, 2 PM local time.*
Alert and Current Conditions
A Heat Advisory remains active for the Plano area, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert to warn residents of potentially hazardous conditions.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 98F. Relative humidity is sitting at 39%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are light from the south-southeast at 5 mph, though gusts can reach up to 12 mph. The sky is currently partly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today will be sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 106 during the afternoon hours. South-southeast winds will pick up slightly, reaching around 10 mph.
Overnight, skies will clear to mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 81F. However, warmth will linger, with temperatures rising to around 83F overnight and heat index values staying as high as 104. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow’s Outlook
Tomorrow brings another hot day with a high near 100F. The sky will start sunny, but conditions will shift later in the day. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1pm, with the overall chance of precipitation at 40%.
