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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

ThursdaySunny101° / 80°
FridaySunny100° / 79° 1%
SaturdayMostly Sunny100° / 78° 2%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 77° 50%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 77° 45%

Plano Heat Wave Continues: Highs Near 101F Expected Today - Jul 9, 12 PM

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Plano residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures near 101F and heat indices up to 104F. No severe weather alerts are in effect.

Lena Zimmer

July 9, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 9, 12 PM local time.*

Intense Heat Persists in Plano

Plano is currently under the influence of a significant heat wave, with the air temperature sitting at 91F and a feels-like temperature of 93F this afternoon. The relative humidity is at 41%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph, under a clear sky.

Today, the sun will remain out, driving the high temperature near 101F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 104F. Winds will pick up slightly, becoming south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The low for tonight is near 80F, with a 0% chance of precipitation.

Overnight and Tomorrow Outlook

Temperatures will not drop significantly overnight. While the sky remains clear, the low will hover around 80F, with conditions rising to around 82F during the night. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 104F. Winds will continue from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow, the sunny skies will persist, with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach 103F. South southwest winds will maintain speeds of 10 to 15 mph. Overnight tomorrow, the sky will be clear with a low around 79F. Heat index values will stay high at 102F, with south winds at 10 to 15 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the persistent extreme heat requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be less able to cope with the high temperatures. Keep vehicles parked in the shade when possible, as interior temperatures can rise rapidly.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Lena Zimmer

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

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