Back to Weather

5-day forecast / Plano, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny96° / 77° 2%
SundaySunny98° / 79° 1%
MondaySunny100° / 81°
TuesdaySunny103° / 83°
WednesdaySunny104° / 82°

Plano Heat and Humidity Rise: Highs Near 98°F Expected - Jul 18, 4 AM

Plano weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

Plano residents face rising heat and humidity this weekend. Current dew points are high, with temperatures climbing to 98°F tomorrow. No severe weather alerts are in effect.

Lena Zimmer

July 18, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 18, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Saturday overnight in Plano, TX, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 86°F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92°F. Relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 72°F indicating quite humid conditions.

Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky is clear overhead.

Weekend Forecast

Today, the sun will dominate the sky with mostly sunny conditions. Highs will reach near 96°F, while lows will drop to around 77°F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 101°F during the day. South southwest winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

As the day transitions to tonight, skies will become partly cloudy before clearing to mostly clear conditions. Temperatures will fall to a low around 78°F, though they may rise to around 80°F later in the night. Heat index values will peak near 99°F. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings another hot day with sunny skies. Highs will approach 98°F, with lows near 79°F. The chance of rain is negligible at 1%. Heat index values could reach as high as 102°F. South southwest winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear, with lows around 79°F and temperatures rising to around 81°F overnight.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and loved ones who may be vulnerable to the heat. Keep vehicles well-ventilated and never leave people or pets inside parked cars.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

Share

Lena Zimmer

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

Related Stories

More in Sport