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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

FridayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 80° 26%
SaturdaySunny101° / 80° 4%
SundaySunny100° / 79° 2%
MondaySunny100° / 80° 1%
TuesdaySunny100° / 79° 2%

Plano Heat Index Hits 102 Today as Temps Climb Toward 99 - Sep 4, 2 PM

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Plano faces intense heat with current feels-like temperatures at 96F. Highs near 96F today, rising to 99F tomorrow. No severe weather alerts are active.

Lena Zimmer

September 4, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 4, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Friday this afternoon in Plano, TX, where the air temperature stands at 91F. Due to humidity levels of 46% and a dew point of 68F, the heat index makes it feel like 96F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as residents navigate this warm afternoon.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 102 during the day. South southeast winds will average around 10 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation, so skies should remain clear.

As evening approaches, conditions will transition to mostly clear skies for tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 101 possible. Winds will shift to the south at speeds between 5 and 10 mph.

Tomorrow’s Outlook

Tomorrow promises to be even hotter. Expect sunny skies with a high near 99F. Heat index values are forecast to climb as high as 104, making it feel significantly warmer than the actual air temperature. Winds will be light, ranging from south southeast at 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains very low at just 3%.

Following tomorrow, conditions will turn mostly clear for the night with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight, with heat index values reaching up to 103. Winds will continue to be light from the south southeast at 0 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. There are no active weather alerts or warnings in effect for this area.

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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