*As of Jul 13, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Plano feels heavy and muggy this afternoon, with a dew point of 74F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. The relative humidity sits at 69%, contributing to the stifling feel. The current air temperature is 88F, which matches the feels-like temperature, as there is no additional heat index distortion beyond the natural humidity. Winds are light, blowing from the east-southeast at 8 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, blocking direct sunlight but trapping heat near the surface.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will struggle to climb much higher, with a high near 86F expected. The National Weather Service indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely before 4pm. After that period, there will be a chance for additional showers and thunderstorms. As the day progresses, temperatures may fall to around 83F in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is currently assessed at 64%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
As evening turns to night, the chance for showers and thunderstorms continues before 4am. The sky will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 72F. Winds will ease to between 0 and 10 mph from the east-southeast. Another 0.10 to 0.25 inches of rain is possible overnight. Residents should be prepared for wet conditions and reduced visibility during any active storm cells.
