Humidity Peaks in Plano as Heat and Storms Loom - Jul 14, 8 AM
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Oppressive humidity grips Plano today with a dew point of 75F. Temperatures will climb to 88F with a chance of showers, while tomorrow brings higher heat and a 48% chance of storms.
Lena Zimmer
July 14, 2026/2 min read
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
*As of Jul 14, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
The air in Plano feels heavy and thick this morning, driven by a dew point of 75F and a relative humidity of 94%. Current readings show an air temperature of 77F, but the heat index makes it feel like 79F. Winds are light, blowing from the east at 5 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph, under a sky that is currently mainly clear.
This muggy start sets the stage for a day where moisture will remain a dominant factor in how the heat is felt.
Today, the sun will break through the clouds, creating mostly sunny conditions. Highs will reach near 88F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 86F in the afternoon. There is a 31% chance for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. As evening approaches, the chance for storms continues before 7pm and again between 7pm and 10pm. Skies will become partly cloudy overnight, with lows settling near 73F.
Winds will shift to the south southwest and calm to 0 to 5 mph.
Storms and Heat Index Concerns
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. Highs are forecast to near 91F, with heat index values climbing as high as 97F. The chance of precipitation rises to 48%, with a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms from 1pm to 4pm.
Conditions will remain sunny with a high near 91F. Winds will stay light from the south southwest at 0 to 5 mph. Overnight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 1am, with lows around 75F and winds picking up slightly to 5 to 10 mph from the south.
With humidity levels this high and temperatures climbing, it is important to stay hydrated and limit strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat, and ensure you have plenty of fluids available. While there are no active National Weather Service alerts, the combination of heat and moisture requires caution.
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
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.
Plano residents face a muggy evening with a dew point of 72F. A slight chance of storms exists tonight, with a higher probability of showers and thunderstorms expected tomorrow.
Plano faces high humidity with a dew point of 74F today. Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon, with temperatures near 86F. No active weather alerts are in effect.
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