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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

MondayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely86° / 73° 62%
TuesdayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 27%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 74° 30%
ThursdayMostly Sunny92° / 76° 8%
FridayMostly Sunny95° / 78° 2%

Plano Weather: Oppressive Humidity and Storms Today, Heat Returns Tomorrow - Jul 13, 8 AM

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Plano faces 100% humidity and thunderstorms today with highs near 86F. Tomorrow brings hotter conditions with highs near 91F and a heat index up to 99F.

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, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Residents in Plano are currently dealing with oppressively humid air. The relative humidity is at 100%, with a dew point of 75F. The air temperature stands at 75F, but the feels-like temperature is 77F due to the moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky is currently filled with thunderstorms and rain, indicating active precipitation in the area right now.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the weather will remain unsettled with showers and thunderstorms expected. The high will reach near 86F, while the low will drop to around 73F. There is a 76% chance of precipitation. According to the National Weather Service, conditions will be mostly cloudy with an east southeast wind ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms will decrease to a slight chance before 10pm. The sky will become partly cloudy, and the low will settle around 73F. Winds will shift to the southeast, blowing at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall expected.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. The high will climb to near 91F, with temperatures falling to around 89F in the afternoon. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 99F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms will occur after 1pm. The sky will be partly sunny, with an east wind of 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, given the high humidity and heat, it is important to stay hydrated and limit exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms, especially in the afternoon.

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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