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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny96° / 78° 2%
SundaySunny98° / 79° 1%
MondaySunny100° / 81°
TuesdaySunny103° / 83°
WednesdaySunny104° / 82°

Plano Heat and Humidity Rise This Weekend - Jul 18, 8 AM

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Plano faces rising temperatures and high humidity this weekend. Current conditions show a dew point of 73F with a high near 96F today and 98F tomorrow.

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, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Plano residents are experiencing a notably humid start to the day. As of this Saturday morning, the air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. The relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Weekend Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly over the next two days. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 101.

Winds will shift to a south southwest direction at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Overnight, skies will turn mostly clear with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise to around 80F during the night, with heat index values peaking at 99.

South winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow will bring even hotter conditions. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 98F. Heat index values are projected to reach 102.

Winds will remain from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight into the following night, skies will be clear with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight, with heat index values again reaching 102.

South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values approaching 102, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak heat hours to prevent heat-related illnesses.

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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