*As of Aug 19, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Warning Active
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for the Frisco area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains active until 8:00 PM CDT on August 20. The current conditions reflect the intensity of this event, with the air temperature sitting at 100F and the feels-like temperature at 101F.
The sky is clear, and relative humidity is low at 26%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are light at 5 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph. These dry, hot conditions are typical for the region during this time of year, but the sustained high temperatures require caution.
Today and Tonight Outlook
For the remainder of today, the weather will remain mostly sunny. The high temperature is expected to reach near 104F, with heat index values potentially climbing as high as 107F. The chance of precipitation is 0%, ensuring dry conditions.
Southwest winds will blow around 10 mph. As night falls, the sky will stay mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F overnight.
The heat index could reach 106F, and south winds will continue at around 10 mph. This lack of significant cooling overnight means the heat will persist into the next day.
