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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

SaturdayMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers61° / 47° 15%
SundayRain Showers51° / 44° 100%
MondayPartly Sunny57° / 45° 4%
TuesdaySunny64° / 48°
WednesdayMostly Sunny68° / 58° 1%

Plano Heat Wave: 101F High and High Humidity Today - Jul 9, 8 AM

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Plano faces intense heat today with a high near 101F and a heat index up to 104F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 72F. No severe weather alerts are active.

Lena Zimmer· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

July 9, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 9, 8 AM local time.*

Intense Heat and Humidity in Plano

Plano is currently experiencing a significant heat event, with the air temperature at 82F and a feels-like temperature of 87F. The atmosphere is quite humid, indicated by a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 70%. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Today, the heat will intensify further. Residents can expect a high near 101F, with heat index values climbing as high as 104F. The sky will stay sunny throughout the day, and there is a 0% chance of precipitation.

Winds will continue from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Temperatures will not drop significantly overnight, with a low near 80F and conditions rising to around 82F during the night. The heat index will remain elevated at up to 104F, with south southwest winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph.

Outlook for Tomorrow

The extreme heat will persist into tomorrow. The forecast calls for a high near 100F, with heat index values reaching up to 103F. Skies will remain sunny, and the chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.

Winds will continue from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Overnight, conditions will clear with a low around 79F. The heat index will stay high at up to 102F, with south winds maintaining speeds of 10 to 15 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the combination of high temperatures and humidity poses serious health risks. It is crucial to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty.

Limit outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours when the sun is strongest. Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning, as the heat can be dangerous for vulnerable populations. If you must be outside, seek shade and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing to help manage the body temperature.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Lena Zimmer· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Lena Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Plano.

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