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5-day forecast / Frisco, TX

MondaySunny100° / 80°
TuesdaySunny99° / 78° 2%
WednesdaySunny98° / 78° 13%
ThursdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny98° / 79° 18%
FridaySunny99° / 79° 4%

Frisco Heat and Air Quality Alert: Highs Near 100F - Aug 31, 2 PM

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Frisco residents face intense heat with highs near 100F and an active Air Quality Alert. Current conditions show 97F with low humidity, while sunny skies persist through tomorrow.

Camille Rourke

August 31, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 31, 2 PM local time.*

Intense Heat and Air Quality Concerns

Frisco is currently experiencing significant heat, with the air temperature sitting at 97F. The feels-like temperature is 96F, driven by a relative humidity of 27% and a dew point of 57F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, under a partly cloudy sky.

An active Air Quality Alert has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Fort Worth area. While the specific severity and urgency details are not fully specified in the current data, residents should remain aware of potential respiratory impacts associated with poor air quality during this heat wave.

Today and Tonight Outlook

The day will remain sunny with a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104F, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature. There is no chance of precipitation today.

As evening approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 82F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 101F.

Winds will shift to a south-southeast direction, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Tomorrow will follow a similar pattern, featuring sunny skies and a high near 99F. The heat index is projected to hit 104F again, maintaining dangerous levels of perceived heat. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. As the day ends, skies will remain mostly clear with a low around 78F. The heat index may reach 102F overnight, with southeast winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Given the sustained high temperatures and heat index values, it is advisable to stay hydrated, limit outdoor exertion during peak heat hours, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Monitor local air quality updates as conditions evolve.

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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