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TuesdayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 30%
WednesdaySunny100° / 82° 4%
ThursdaySunny101° / 81°
FridaySunny100° / 81°
SaturdaySunny98° / 80° 6%

Plano Heat Index Nears 102 as Thunderstorms Loom - Jul 6, 8 PM

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Plano residents face a high near 102F today with a heat index up to 102F. Thunderstorms are possible tomorrow, but no active weather alerts are in effect.

Lena Zimmer

July 7, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 6, 8 PM local time.*

Sweltering Conditions Continue

Plano is currently experiencing intense heat, with the air temperature at 97F and a feels-like temperature of 97F. The relative humidity sits at 35%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are light at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 5 mph, while the sky shows signs of thunderstorms. Today’s high is expected to reach near 102F, with a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is 13%, and skies will be partly cloudy.

Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety

Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight, with heat index values as high as 100. Southeast winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. There is a possibility of new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow, the high will be near 97F, with a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation increases to 30%, with mostly sunny skies giving way to a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Heat index values could reach as high as 102. South southeast winds will remain light, between 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow night, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight, with heat index values as high as 101. South southeast winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the extreme heat, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. While there are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts, be prepared for sudden thunderstorms tomorrow. Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day and seek shade whenever possible.

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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