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ThursdaySunny104° / 82° 12%
FridaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms105° / 81° 22%
SaturdaySunny105° / 81° 8%
SundaySunny105° / 82° 3%
MondaySunny104° / 82° 4%

Frisco Under Extreme Heat Warning as Temperatures Approach 104 Degrees - Aug 20, 6 AM

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An active Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Frisco. Current conditions show 86 degrees with a heat index of 91. Today's high will reach 104, with heat index values potentially hitting 109.

Camille Rourke

August 20, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 20, 6 AM local time.*

Severe Heat Warning Active

An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for the Frisco area, issued by the National Weather Service. This severe alert remains active until this evening. Residents should take immediate precautions to avoid heat-related illness.

The current air temperature is 86 degrees Fahrenheit, but it feels like 91 degrees due to the humidity. Relative humidity stands at 59 percent, with a dew point of 70 degrees. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 8 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 17 miles per hour.

The sky is currently clear.

Today's Forecast and Conditions

Today will be sunny with a high near 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The low temperature is expected to be near 82 degrees. The chance of precipitation is low at 12 percent.

Heat index values could reach as high as 109 degrees, making the air feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature. Winds will shift to the southwest, ranging from 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear.

Temperatures will drop to around 82 degrees but may rise to 84 degrees overnight. The heat index could reach 108 degrees. Winds will be from the south southeast at around 5 miles per hour.

Tomorrow's Outlook

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The low will be near 81 degrees. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.

The chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Heat index values may reach 112 degrees. Winds will be from the south southwest at around 5 miles per hour.

Tonight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m. Conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 81 degrees, rising to 83 degrees overnight. Winds will be from the south at around 5 miles per hour.

Given the extreme heat, it is crucial to stay hydrated, limit outdoor exertion during peak hours, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

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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Camille Rourke

Camille Rourke covers community life, events, and neighborhood features around Frisco.

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