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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

TodayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 79° 23%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 80° 17%
SaturdayMostly Sunny99° / 80° 13%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 78° 25%
MondayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 78° 22%

Plano Heat Persists: Highs Near 96F Expected Today

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Plano residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures near 96F and a heat index up to 102F tomorrow. No severe weather alerts are active.

Lena Zimmer

July 2, 20261 min read

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

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Wednesday evening in Plano, Texas, and the heat remains firmly in place. The air temperature is sitting at 95F, matching the feels-like temperature of 95F. Relative humidity is at 46% with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky is partly cloudy as the day winds down.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 96F before dropping to a low near 79F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, and skies will remain clear. As tonight sets in, conditions will stay clear with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to hit values as high as 99F. South winds will continue at 5 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect a high near 97F under mostly sunny skies. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 7%. The heat index will climb to as high as 102F. Winds will shift to the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. As tomorrow night arrives, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 79F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 100F, with southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures and heat indices consistently above 95F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety. Keep vehicles parked in the shade when possible to prevent overheating.

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

Lena Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Plano.

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