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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

MondaySunny100° / 82° 4%
TuesdaySunny104° / 84° 1%
WednesdaySunny104° / 82° 2%
ThursdaySunny101° / 81° 1%
FridaySunny101° / 82° 1%

Plano Heat Persists: Highs Near 98F Today, 101F Tomorrow - Jul 19, 4 PM

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Plano residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures near 98F and heat index values up to 105F. Conditions remain dry with no active weather alerts.

Lena Zimmer

July 19, 20261 min read

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

*As of Jul 19, 4 PM local time.*

Current Heat and Conditions

Plano is currently experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 97F, with a feels-like temperature of 97F. Relative humidity is at 39%, and the dew point is 69F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the high will reach near 98F, with a low near 80F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and there is a 9% chance of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105F. South winds will be around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise to around 82F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 102F. South winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The high will approach 101F, with a low near 81F. The sky will be sunny, and the chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106F. Southwest winds will be around 5 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the persistent heat requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness.

Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those with health conditions, to ensure they are safe and cool. Keep vehicles parked in shade when possible, as interior temperatures can rise rapidly. Monitor local updates for any changes in conditions.

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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