*As of Sep 1, 2 PM local time.*
Extreme Heat and Air Quality Concerns
An active Air Quality Alert is currently in effect for the Frisco area, issued by the National Weather Service. This alert highlights potential respiratory risks, particularly for sensitive groups. Simultaneously, the region is experiencing intense heat.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 97 degrees. The relative humidity stands at 37 percent, and the dew point is 64 degrees. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached 12 mph.
The sky is mostly cloudy, but the heat index is expected to climb significantly.
Today's Forecast and Conditions
Today, the high temperature will reach near 99 degrees Fahrenheit, with a low of 78 degrees. There is a 10 percent chance of precipitation, specifically a slight chance of rain showers after 4 p.m. The heat index values are projected to reach as high as 106 degrees.
Southeast winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear with a low around 78 degrees, though temperatures may rise to 80 degrees overnight. A slight chance of rain showers exists before 7 p.m., and heat index values could reach 102 degrees.
