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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 75° 35%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 77° 20%
SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 78° 1%
SundaySunny97° / 79° 1%
MondaySunny100° / 81°

Humid Start in Plano: Highs Near 90 With Storm Chances - Jul 16, 8 AM

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Plano residents face high humidity and a chance of showers today. Temperatures will climb near 90F, with slightly warmer conditions expected tomorrow.

Lena Zimmer

July 16, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 16, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Thursday this morning in Plano, TX, and the air feels quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature is 77F, but the feels-like temperature is 78F due to the elevated humidity. Relative humidity stands at 83%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere that is noticeable right now.

Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 11 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, limiting direct sunlight but contributing to the stagnant feel.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Conditions will shift as the day progresses. Today, expect a high near 90F and a low near 75F. There is a 35% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible.

According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of rain showers before 7am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Skies will be partly sunny, and south winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed as 40% for this period.

Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains before 10pm. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 75F, though temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow brings warmer temperatures and a shift in sky conditions. The high will reach near 93F, with a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation drops to 20%.

Skies will be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Heat index values could climb as high as 101F. South southwest winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the combination of high temperatures and humidity warrants caution. Stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Keep an eye on the sky for any developing storms, especially in the afternoon and evening hours.

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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