Frisco is experiencing notably humid conditions this Thursday evening, with the air feeling heavy and thick. The current dew point sits at 72F, while relative humidity measures 76%. These numbers make the air feel warmer than the actual temperature, which is currently 80F. The wind is blowing at 15 mph with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, but the sky remains mainly clear for now.
Looking ahead, the atmosphere will shift as clouds roll in. Today is expected to reach a high near 87F before dropping to a low near 72F tonight. There is a 34% chance of precipitation as the sky becomes overcast. Tomorrow, Friday, will see a high near 84F and a low near 73F, with a 23% chance of rain and continued overcast skies.
The National Weather Service indicates that the chance for showers and thunderstorms increases significantly later in the week. A slight chance of storms may develop after 4am tonight. By Friday night, the likelihood of rain rises to 50%, with storms possible before 10pm and again between 10pm and 4am. Rainfall amounts could remain light, less than a tenth of an inch. The trend continues into Saturday, where an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms exists, with storms likely before 7am and throughout the day. Accumulations could range between a quarter and half of an inch.
There are currently no active weather alerts, watches, or warnings in effect for the area. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion while the humidity remains high. As the weekend approaches, keeping an eye on the sky is advisable given the increasing probability of thunderstorms.
