As of Jun 24, 8 AM local time.
Oppressive Humidity and High Heat
Richardson residents are currently dealing with oppressively humid conditions this Wednesday morning. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, with a dew point of 75F contributing to the heavy, muggy atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat is expected to intensify throughout the day. Today will be sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 102.
South southwest winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph. There is only a 3% chance of precipitation, so rain is not expected. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight, though they may rise to around 79F during the overnight hours.
The heat index will remain high at 102, with south winds around 10 mph and mostly clear skies.
Tomorrow will mirror today’s conditions with another sunny day and a high near 96F. The heat index is forecast to reach 98. Winds will increase to a south southwest direction at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
The chance of precipitation drops to 1%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 77F tomorrow night, potentially rising to 79F overnight. The heat index will be as high as 100, with south winds around 15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.