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5-day forecast / Plano, TX

SundayPartly Sunny95° / 76° 13%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 75° 44%
TuesdayMostly Sunny93° / 74° 14%
WednesdayMostly Sunny94° / 73° 8%
ThursdayPartly Sunny93° / 72° 2%

Plano Heat Index Hits 98°F Today With Evening Storm Chances - Sep 20, 2 PM

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Temperatures in Plano reach 95°F with a heat index of 98°F this afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight and tomorrow.

Lena Zimmer

September 20, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 20, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Advisory

Plano is experiencing very hot conditions this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 95°F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 98°F. Relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66°F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day progresses.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be partly sunny with a high near 95°F. Temperatures may dip slightly to around 93°F in the afternoon, though heat index values will remain elevated near 98°F. There is a slight chance of precipitation at 13%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

As evening approaches, conditions will shift. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 76°F. Winds will ease to the southeast at around 5 mph.

The most notable change occurs later in the night: there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, followed by another chance from 10pm until 4am. The overall chance of precipitation for tonight is 40%, with new rainfall amounts expected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will see a high near 92°F, with temperatures falling to around 90°F in the afternoon. Heat index values may reach 97°F. Winds will shift to the west at 0 to 5 mph.

The sky will be mostly sunny, but there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values today and tomorrow, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible. If you are planning outdoor activities tonight or tomorrow, keep an eye on local updates as storms may develop rapidly. Ensure that any electronic devices are protected from potential rain.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Lena Zimmer

Lena Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Plano.

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