*As of Jul 11, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Plano is experiencing very hot and humid conditions this Saturday evening. The air temperature is currently 95F, with a heat index making it feel like 95F. Humidity levels are significant, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 57%. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day winds down.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will see high temperatures near 98F under mostly clear skies. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 6%. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 80F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105F during the evening hours. Winds will shift to a south direction, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. Residents should continue to monitor heat index values and take necessary precautions to stay cool.
Tomorrow Outlook and Storm Potential
Tomorrow, the high will drop slightly to near 96F, with a low around 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but the chance of precipitation increases significantly to 45%. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, followed by additional chances later in the day. Heat index values may reach 104F. Winds will be from the south southwest around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 50%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
