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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 80° 51%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 74° 50%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 37%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 74° 28%
ThursdayMostly Sunny93° / 77° 5%

Plano Weather: High Humidity and Storm Chances Ahead - Jul 12, 4 AM

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Plano faces high humidity with a dew point of 73F today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with highs near 94F and heat index values up to 99F.

Lena Zimmer

July 12, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 12, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Sunday overnight in Plano, TX, with clear skies overhead. The air is quite humid, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 74%. The current air temperature is 82F, but it feels like 88F due to the moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will rise significantly today, with a high near 94F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 99F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 51% chance of precipitation, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 7am. Partly sunny skies will prevail, and south winds will remain light around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index could reach 97F. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Winds will be light, from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 91F, with a low around 74F. The heat index values will again reach as high as 99F. Precipitation chances remain around 50%, with showers and thunderstorms possible before 7am, then between 7am and 1pm, and continuing later in the day. Partly sunny skies are expected, with south southeast winds of 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion given the high heat index values. Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms, especially during the afternoon hours.

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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