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Richardson Weather: Oppressive Humidity and Storms Ahead - Jun 22, 4 AM

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Richardson faces oppressive humidity with a dew point of 77F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, followed by a significant heat spike tomorrow with highs near 96F.

Reese Janssen

June 22, 20262 min read

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

As of Jun 22, 4 AM local time.

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Monday overnight in Richardson, TX, and the air feels heavy and muggy. The current air temperature is 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 94F. This discomfort is driven by a relative humidity of 79% and a dew point of 77F, creating an oppressively humid environment.

The sky is currently cloudy, and winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

The National Weather Service indicates that showers and thunderstorms are expected before 4pm today. The sky will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 90F. The heat index may climb as high as 101F during the day.

Winds will shift to the south-southeast around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

As evening approaches, showers and thunderstorms remain likely. The sky will stay mostly cloudy with a low around 79F. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

The chance of precipitation is 60%, and new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Later tonight, between 10pm and 4am, there is a slight chance of additional showers and thunderstorms. The sky will become partly cloudy with a low around 78F.

The heat index may still reach 101F. Winds remain south-southeast around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rain possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between 7am and 1pm, but skies will generally be partly sunny. The high will reach near 96F, with heat index values soaring as high as 105F.

South winds will pick up to 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rain possible. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 79F and south winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching 105F tomorrow, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade.

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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Reese Janssen

Reese Janssen covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Richardson.

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