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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

SaturdaySunny98° / 80° 1%
SundayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 77° 45%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 75° 37%
TuesdayChance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 75° 27%
WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 76° 15%

Plano Heat and Humidity Persist With Weekend Storm Chance - Jul 11, 4 AM

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Plano faces high heat and humidity today with a dew point of 72F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives tomorrow afternoon.

Lena Zimmer

July 11, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 11, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Saturday overnight in Plano, TX, with clear skies overhead. The air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Humidity levels are notably high, with a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 104F. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation. Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the night. Heat index values will remain high, around 104F. South winds will continue at around 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 96F, with temperatures falling to around 94F in the afternoon. The heat index will again reach as high as 104F. While the day starts sunny, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a general chance of showers and thunderstorms later. The chance of precipitation is 38% overall, with the National Weather Service citing a 40% chance for the afternoon period. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Winds will be from the south southwest around 5 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. As the weekend progresses, be prepared for potential rapid weather changes with the afternoon storm chances. Keep an eye on local updates as conditions evolve.

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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