Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Saturday overnight in Plano, TX, and the atmosphere remains notably humid. The air temperature sits at 86F, but the combination of moisture and heat pushes the feels-like temperature to 92F. The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy environment. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly during the day. The high near 99F is expected, with heat index values soaring as high as 104. The sky will be sunny for much of the day, with south southwest winds around 5 mph. There is a 12% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm.
As evening approaches, conditions will shift slightly. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 80. Temperatures may dip to around 78 before rising again overnight. Winds will remain light, from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with heat index values as high as 101. The overall chance of precipitation for the period is low, but residents should be aware of the potential for isolated storms.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will continue into tomorrow, with a high near 97F. The sky will be mostly sunny, with south winds around 5 mph. Heat index values are expected to reach 101. The chance of precipitation increases to 28%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Tomorrow night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph, and there is a 30% chance of precipitation before 1am.
