As of Jun 22, 8 AM local time.
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Monday this morning in Richardson, TX, and the air is exceptionally muggy. The current air temperature sits at 72F, but the feels-like temperature is 73F due to the heavy moisture in the atmosphere. Relative humidity is at 94%, with a dew point of 70F, creating a sticky environment.
Sky conditions are currently marked by thunderstorms and rain. Winds are blowing at 7 mph, though gusts are reaching up to 32 mph, adding to the unsettled feel of the morning.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the day. The high today is near 90F, with a low near 78F expected later. There is a 74% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 4pm. The sky will be partly sunny. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101.
Winds will shift to a south southeast direction at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will ease slightly. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between 10pm and 4am. The sky will be partly cloudy with a low around 78.
Heat index values can still reach 101. Winds remain south southeast around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.