*As of Aug 23, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Warning in Effect
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently active for the Frisco area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains in effect until tomorrow evening. Residents should take immediate precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
The current air temperature stands at 102 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 103 degrees. Relative humidity is low at 24 percent, with a dew point of 59 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 12 miles per hour.
The sky is clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.
Today's and Tonight's Outlook
Today will remain sunny with a high near 105 degrees. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees. Winds will shift slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 84 degrees, though they may rise to around 86 degrees overnight. The heat index will continue to hover near 106 degrees.
South winds will blow between 5 and 10 miles per hour, with gusts potentially reaching 20 miles per hour. An Air Quality Alert is also active, issued earlier this week, so sensitive individuals should monitor their exposure.
