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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 75° 31%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 75° 48%
ThursdayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 74° 26%
FridayPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 76° 19%
SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 77° 1%

Plano Weather: Oppressive Humidity Persists With Scattered Storms - Jul 14, 4 AM

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High humidity and dew points near 75F dominate Plano today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with highs near 88F and heat index values reaching 97F tomorrow.

Lena Zimmer

July 14, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 14, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Tuesday overnight in Plano, TX, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the feels-like temperature is 82F due to the heavy humidity. Relative humidity is at 89%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively muggy atmosphere.

Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts up to 6 mph, under a partly cloudy sky.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 88F. Temperatures will drop to around 86F in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later.

The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. East winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 1am. The low will be around 74F, with temperatures rising to around 76F overnight. Southeast winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat and humidity will intensify. Sunny skies will accompany a high near 91F, with heat index values as high as 97F. A slight chance of rain showers is expected between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, and continuing thereafter.

The chance of precipitation rises to 50%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible. South southwest winds will be light, from 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is likely before 1am. Partly cloudy skies will prevail with a low around 75F. South winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%.

Safety Reminder

With high humidity and rising heat index values, stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. There are no active weather alerts at this time.

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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