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WednesdaySunny103° / 83° 1%
ThursdaySunny99° / 79° 1%
FridaySunny100° / 83°
SaturdayMostly Sunny101° / 83° 3%
SundaySunny102° / 83° 1%

Frisco Faces Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert - Jul 22, 4 AM

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An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect for Frisco, TX, with temperatures soaring near 103F. An Air Quality Alert is also active.

Camille Rourke

July 22, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 22, 4 AM local time.*

Severe Heat and Air Quality Concerns

Frisco, TX is currently under the influence of multiple active National Weather Service alerts as the region endures a significant heat event. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe with expected urgency, is in effect until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT. Additionally, a Heat Advisory, rated as moderate severity, remains active until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT.

Residents should also note that an Air Quality Alert, issued on July 21, is currently in force.

Current conditions reflect the intensity of this pattern. It is currently Wednesday overnight, and the air temperature stands at 90F. The heat index, or feels-like temperature, is reported at 96F. Humidity levels are notable, with a relative humidity of 56% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are light, blowing at 2 mph with gusts reaching 5 mph, under a clear sky.

Forecast Outlook

Today, the sun will dominate the sky, bringing a high near 103F. The low for the day will settle near 83F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. During the day, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 115. Northeast winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Overnight, skies will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 83, though they may rise to around 86 later in the night. Southwest winds will be negligible, around 0 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will persist but with slightly lower peak temperatures. The high will be near 99F, with a low near 79F. The sky will remain sunny, and the chance of rain stays at 1%.

Heat index values will climb to 106. Winds will shift to the east, blowing between 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow night, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 79, and east southeast winds continuing at 10 to 15 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning and high heat index values, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. The active Air Quality Alert suggests monitoring outdoor activity levels to reduce respiratory strain.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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