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MondayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely90° / 74° 58%
TuesdayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 27%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 74° 30%
ThursdayMostly Sunny92° / 76° 8%
FridayMostly Sunny95° / 78° 2%

Plano Flood Advisory in Effect as Oppressive Humidity Persists - Jul 13, 4 AM

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A minor Flood Advisory is active for Plano as oppressive humidity lingers. Temperatures will climb near 90F today with likely showers and thunderstorms.

Lena Zimmer

July 13, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 13, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Active Alerts

A Flood Advisory of minor severity is currently in effect for Plano, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This alert remains active until early morning hours, signaling the potential for localized flooding due to recent and ongoing precipitation. At this moment, the atmosphere is heavy with moisture. The air temperature sits at 77F, but the feels-like temperature is 79F due to the high relative humidity of 94%. The dew point is 75F, creating an oppressively humid environment that makes the air feel thick and stagnant. Light rain and fog or mist are currently reducing visibility, with winds blowing gently from the east-southeast at 3 mph, with gusts reaching up to 7 mph.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Conditions will remain unsettled through the day. Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, with a high near 90F. Temperatures may dip slightly to around 88F in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is high at 58%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Skies will remain mostly cloudy.

Tonight, the chance for showers and thunderstorms continues, though it becomes slight before 7pm. Expect mostly cloudy skies to give way to partly cloudy conditions. The low will be near 74F, with temperatures rising to around 75F overnight. Winds will remain light, shifting to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain expected.

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify. The high will reach near 91F, with heat index values as high as 99F. Skies will be partly sunny, becoming partly cloudy later. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1pm, with a 27% chance of precipitation overall. New rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch. The low tomorrow night will be near 73F.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Flood Advisory, residents should avoid driving through flooded roadways and remain vigilant for rising water levels. The oppressive humidity and high heat index values tomorrow require caution. Stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat and humidity.

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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