*As of Jul 12, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Plano is notably heavy with moisture this evening. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 70%, creating a muggy atmosphere that feels oppressive to many residents. Winds are currently blowing at 14 mph, though gusts are reported at 12 mph. The sky is currently filled with violent rain showers, indicating active precipitation in the area right now.
Today and Tonight Forecast
For the remainder of today, temperatures are expected to climb to a high near 99F before dropping to a low near 75F. There is a 39% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible. As evening transitions into tonight, the sky will become partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms remains, with a 40% probability of rain. Temperatures will start around 75F but may rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index could reach as high as 100. Winds will shift to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Residents might see new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a high near 91F and a low near 73F. The sky will be partly sunny, but the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases to 50%. The heat index is expected to peak around 99. Winds will come from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. Tomorrow night will see mostly clear skies with a low around 73F, rising to around 75F later. The chance of precipitation drops to 40%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain expected. Heat index values will reach 97.
