*As of Jul 19, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Sunday overnight in Plano, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 84F, but the relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 73F push the feels-like temperature up to 91F. This level of humidity makes the atmosphere feel quite heavy and sticky.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph, while the sky remains clear above.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify significantly over the next 48 hours. Today, the sun will dominate the sky, bringing a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 104F due to the combination of heat and moisture.
Winds will continue from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 13% chance of precipitation, so residents should expect dry, sunny conditions.
Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though the heat index will remain elevated with values as high as 101F. Winds will ease slightly to around 5 mph from the south southwest. As the night progresses, temperatures will rise to around 81F.
Tomorrow, the heat will peak with a high near 101F. The sun will remain out, and the heat index is expected to reach 106F. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
