*As of Sep 17, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents of Plano, Texas, are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This alert remains in effect while the region experiences intense heat. As of this afternoon on Thursday, the air temperature stands at 93F with a relative humidity of 44%.
The combination of heat and moisture results in a feels-like temperature of 98F. Winds are light from the southeast at 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky is currently partly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 100F today. While conditions start mostly sunny, there is a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Temperatures may fall slightly to around 98F in the afternoon before rising again overnight. The heat index is expected to peak as high as 104 during the day.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear with a low near 80F. There remains a slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Overnight temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F. Winds will shift to south southeast at around 5 mph. The heat index could still reach as high as 101 during the evening hours.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Plano is expected to see sunny skies with a high near 99F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to just 2%. Winds will be light from the south at 0 to 5 mph. Despite the clear skies, the heat index is forecast to remain elevated, reaching as high as 101 during the day and up to 98 overnight.
