*As of Sep 18, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Residents of Plano, TX, are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect while the area experiences intense heat. As of this afternoon on Friday, the air temperature stands at 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 95F.
The relative humidity is at 32%, and the dew point is recorded at 61F. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be sunny with a high near 100F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 98F in the afternoon. Heat index values may reach as high as 102. Southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. There is a zero percent chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will clear out with a low near 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. Heat index values could reach up to 99. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. The air quality alert remains active during this period as well.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 99F. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 97F in the afternoon. Heat index values may climb to 101. South southwest winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains zero percent.
