*As of Sep 15, 2 PM local time.*
Urgent Heat Advisory in Effect
Plano residents are currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is designed to warn the public about dangerously hot conditions that can lead to heat-related illnesses if proper precautions are not taken. The advisory remains in effect until the evening of tomorrow, covering the period when temperatures will remain elevated.
Current observations indicate that the air temperature stands at 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 98F due to humidity levels sitting at 39%. The dew point is recorded at 66F. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing for intense solar heating.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 106 during the peak afternoon hours. South winds are expected to increase slightly, around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight will see clear skies and a low near 81F. Heat index values may remain high at up to 103. Winds will shift to south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts still possible up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow continues the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 105. South-southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight 3% chance of precipitation, but skies will remain largely clear.
