*As of Jul 7, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Tuesday overnight in Plano, TX, where the air remains quite humid with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 62%. The current air temperature sits at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. Winds are light from the south-southwest at 5 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph, and the sky is clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Highs today will reach near 99F, with temperatures falling to around 97F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates a sunny start with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 23%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 103F during the day.
Tonight, conditions will be mostly clear. Lows will drop to around 75F, though temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 100F. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 102F. There is an 11% chance of precipitation. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the south at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will fall to a low of around 79F, rising to approximately 81F overnight.
