*As of Jul 8, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Wednesday overnight in Plano, and the air remains notably humid. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the feels-like temperature is 87F due to the moisture in the air. The relative humidity is at 70%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are light at 5 mph, though gusts have reached 14 mph. The sky is clear, offering a break from the day's heat, but the muggy conditions persist.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the sun will be out, but the heat will be intense. The high will reach near 98F, with heat index values climbing as high as 102F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 17% for the day, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance. Winds will be from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
As tonight approaches, the sky will become mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though some sources indicate a low near 80F with temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. The heat index may reach as high as 100F during the evening hours. South winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the weather will turn sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 101F. Winds will increase, coming from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph. There is no chance of precipitation for tomorrow, with the chance listed at 0%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 80F and south winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
