*As of Jul 12, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Plano is quite heavy with moisture this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 93F, feeling like 93F. Relative humidity is at 46%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant stickiness. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached 18 mph. The sky is completely overcast, blocking out direct sunlight but trapping heat near the ground.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will remain high today, with a high near 94F. However, the heat index will make it feel hotter, reaching values as high as 102F. There is a 51% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will shift to the east northeast at around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, conditions will ease slightly with partly cloudy skies. The low will drop to near 75F, though temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking around 100F.
There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 4am. New rainfall totals between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Winds will be light, from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
