Sweltering Conditions and Storm Potential
Plano is experiencing intense heat this Sunday afternoon, with the air temperature currently at 90F and a feels-like temperature of 93F. The relative humidity sits at 49%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light, blowing from the east-southeast at 7 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph, under a clear sky.
Today will be particularly hot, with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 105F. While the morning may start partly sunny, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 42%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Winds will shift to around 5 mph from the east-southeast.
Outlook for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, the sky will become mostly cloudy with a low near 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. The chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 1am, with a 40% probability and similar rainfall totals possible. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 102F. Winds will continue around 5 mph from the east-southeast.
Tomorrow, conditions will begin to stabilize with a high near 98F and a low near 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation drops significantly to 11%. Heat index values are forecast to reach 102F. Winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph from the east. Less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall is possible.
