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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%

Dangerous Heat Persists in Plano as Temperatures Hit 100F - Aug 8, 5 PM

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Plano residents face dangerous heat today with air temperatures reaching 100F and feels-like values of 101F. A slight chance of showers exists before evening, but conditions clear tomorrow.

Lena Zimmer· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

August 8, 20261 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 8, 5 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Dangerous heat continues to grip Plano this Saturday evening. The air temperature is currently recorded at 100F, creating a feels-like temperature of 101F due to the humidity levels. Relative humidity stands at 27%, with a dew point of 61F.

Winds are light, blowing from the south-southeast at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. The sky remains clear overhead as the day draws to a close.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, high temperatures reached near 100F, while lows settled around 80F. There was a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances at 21%. According to official forecasts, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm tonight.

Conditions are expected to become mostly clear afterward. Lows will drop to around 80, though temperatures may rise slightly to about 82 overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 101 during the night.

Winds will remain light from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Any rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.

Outlook for Tomorrow

Tomorrow, the weather is forecast to be sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation drops to 0%. Heat index values are projected to reach as high as 103. Winds will shift slightly to the south at 5 to 10 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.

Safety Reminders

Given the dangerous heat conditions, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak heat hours.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

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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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