*As of Jul 8, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Plano remains quite heavy with moisture this morning. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 84F. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The sky is currently clear, but the oppressive humidity suggests a hot day ahead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly throughout the day, with a high near 98F expected. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could reach as high as 102 during the afternoon. While the morning will be sunny, 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 for that specific window.
As evening approaches, the chance for storms remains slight before 7pm. Skies will become mostly clear overnight. Lows will settle near 80F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 100 possible. Winds will shift to the south around 10 mph.
