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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

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

Plano Heat and Humidity Rise: Highs Near 98 Tomorrow - Jul 18, 12 PM

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Plano faces rising heat and humidity this weekend. Current feels-like temperatures reach 91F, with highs near 96F today and 98F tomorrow. No severe weather alerts are active.

Lena Zimmer· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

July 18, 20262 min read

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*As of Jul 18, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Plano residents are experiencing a notably humid atmosphere this Saturday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 91F. Relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant moisture in the air.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Weekend Forecast

Temperatures will continue to climb through the weekend. 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.

The low tonight will be near 78F, with temperatures rising to around 80 overnight. Heat index values may hit 99 during the night, accompanied by south winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings even warmer conditions. The sky will be sunny with a high near 98F. Heat index values are forecast to reach 102.

Winds will remain light, from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The low tomorrow night will be around 79F, with temperatures rising to approximately 81 overnight. Heat index values will again reach 102, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal, at 2% today and 1% tomorrow.

Safety Reminders

With heat index values exceeding 100 degrees, it is crucial to take precautions against heat-related illness. Stay hydrated by drinking water frequently, even if you do not feel thirsty. Limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Check on elderly neighbors or those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety. While there are no active weather alerts, the persistent heat and humidity require vigilance to stay cool and healthy.

Latest National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS radar). Source: radar.weather.gov.

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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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