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SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 75° 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: Oppressive Humidity and Storms Ahead - Jul 12, 8 AM

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Plano faces oppressive humidity with a dew point of 77F today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely, with heat index values reaching 99F. No active weather alerts are in effect.

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, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in Plano is currently heavy and muggy. The temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity is sitting at 89%, with a dew point of 77F, creating an oppressively humid environment. Winds are light at 8 mph with gusts up to 9 mph, and the sky remains cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, expect a high near 94F and a low near 75F. There is a 51% chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 7am. The sky will be partly sunny. Heat index values could climb as high as 99F. South winds will be around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.

Tonight, conditions will remain humid with a low around 75F, though temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be mostly cloudy. Heat index values may reach 97F. Southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 91F and the low near 74F. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later. The sky will be partly sunny. Heat index values could reach 99F. South southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the combination of high heat and humidity requires caution. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible. Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms, as rainfall amounts can vary. Ensure you have a plan for safe travel if thunderstorms develop.

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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