*As of Jul 7, 4 PM local time.*
Intense Heat Persists
Plano is enduring a persistent stretch of very hot weather this afternoon. The air temperature currently sits at 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 98F. Relative humidity is at 33% with a dew point of 63F. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts to 6 mph, and the sky remains partly cloudy.
Today, the high will reach near 99F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 96F in the afternoon, though heat index values could climb as high as 104F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 19% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service indicates a 20% chance of rain with southwest winds around 5 mph. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low near 77F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms remains, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 100F. South southeast winds will hover around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify slightly with a high near 100F. Conditions will be sunny, and heat index values could again reach 104F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 17% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service forecasts a 20% chance of rain with south southwest winds between 5 and 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Overnight, temperatures will rise to around 81F, with a low near 79F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 7pm. South winds will increase to around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Heat index values may reach 102F. There is a 20% chance of precipitation.
