*As of Jul 6, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Notable Humidity
It is currently Monday overnight in Plano, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the high relative humidity of 70% makes it feel warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 84F. The dew point is recorded at 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that linger in the evening. Skies are clear at the moment, and winds are light, blowing at 2 mph with gusts reaching up to 11 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will climb significantly as the sun returns. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service notes a heat index as high as 101, reflecting the oppressive combination of heat and moisture. While the morning may start dry, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 19% for the day, with a low near 75F tonight. Overnight, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 75F. Winds will remain light, shifting from southeast at 0 to 5 mph. There is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with the heat index dropping to around 99.
Tomorrow brings similar heat, with a high near 96F and a low near 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1pm. The precipitation chance rises to 26% overall, with some forecasts suggesting a 30% chance. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. Overnight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low around 77F, though temperatures may rise to around 79F later in the night. Winds will be from the south southeast at around 5 mph.
