As of Jun 23, 8 AM local time.
Oppressive Humidity and Current Conditions
Richardson is currently under the grip of oppressive humidity, with the air feeling significantly heavier than the actual temperature suggests. Right now, the air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. The relative humidity is at 89%, and the dew point is 77F, indicating a muggy atmosphere that clings to the skin.
Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the high will reach near 95F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, though the sky will clear to become mostly sunny for the rest of the day. The chance of precipitation is 17%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 103 during the afternoon. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain muggy with a low near 78F. Temperatures may actually rise to around 80F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 105. The sky will be partly cloudy, and south winds will continue around 10 mph. Residents should be aware that the humidity will not break, making the night feel just as stifling as the day.