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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 26%
TuesdayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 30%
WednesdaySunny100° / 82° 4%
ThursdaySunny101° / 81°
FridaySunny100° / 81°

Plano Heat Persists: Highs Near 97F With Scattered Storms Possible - Jul 6, 4 PM

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Plano residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures near 97F and feels-like values up to 98F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible today and tomorrow.

Lena Zimmer

July 6, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 6, 4 PM local time.*

Current Heat and Conditions

Plano is currently experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 97F, with a feels-like temperature of 98F. Relative humidity is at 33%, and the dew point is 63F. Winds are light from the south southwest at 5 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will remain high today, with a high near 97F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102. There is a 26% chance of showers and thunderstorms. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Overnight, the low will drop to near 77F, though temperatures may rise to around 79F later in the night. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 1am. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 100. Winds will be light, from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The sky will be partly cloudy.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will mirror today’s heat, with a high near 97F and a low near 77F. The heat index could reach 102. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Winds will be from the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the persistent heat requires caution. Residents should hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during these high temperatures. Stay aware of the slight chance of storms, which can bring sudden wind gusts or lightning, though significant rainfall is not expected.

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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