*As of Sep 13, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alert and Current Conditions
A Heat Advisory of moderate severity is currently active for the Plano area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This advisory remains in effect until Sunday evening, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution from residents.
As of this afternoon on Sunday, the air temperature stands at 97F with a feels-like reading of 99F. Relative humidity is at 35%, and the dew point sits at 64F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains mainly clear, allowing intense solar heating to continue.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions today with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106. South-southeast winds will increase to around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Overnight lows will drop to near 81F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F during the night. Heat indices will remain elevated at up to 104, with south-southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 101F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 99F in the afternoon. Heat index values could reach 105, accompanied by south winds of 5 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.
