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SaturdayMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers61° / 47° 15%
SundayRain Showers51° / 44° 100%
MondayPartly Sunny57° / 45° 4%
TuesdaySunny64° / 48°
WednesdayMostly Sunny68° / 58° 1%

Humid Start to Thursday Night in Plano; Heat Builds Tomorrow - Jul 16, 4 AM

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Plano residents face high humidity with a dew point of 73F tonight. Temperatures will climb to near 93F tomorrow with a heat index reaching 101F.

Lena Zimmer· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

July 16, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 16, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Thursday overnight in Plano, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the feels-like temperature is 79F due to the high humidity. The relative humidity is at 89%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. Despite the moisture in the air, the sky remains mostly clear.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, the high will reach near 90F, with a low near 73F. There is a 34% chance of precipitation, with a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm.

The sky will be partly sunny, with south winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 30%.

Tonight, conditions will shift slightly. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. The sky will be partly cloudy, with a low around 75F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation.

Tomorrow's Outlook and Safety

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify. The high will be near 93F, with a low near 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny, then become partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.

The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101F. South southwest winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

With the heat index approaching 101F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned spaces when possible. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts at this time. Please monitor local updates as conditions evolve.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Lena Zimmer· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Lena Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Plano.

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