As of Jul 1, 8 PM local time.
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Wednesday evening in Richardson, and the heat remains a dominant feature of the local weather pattern. The air temperature is holding steady at 95F, with the heat index matching that value at 95F. Relative humidity sits at 44%, while the dew point is recorded at 66F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky is partly cloudy, allowing for some relief from direct sun, but the warmth persists.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Richardson is expected to see a high near 97F under mostly clear skies. There is no chance of precipitation, with the probability at 0%. As the day transitions into tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear.
Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to a south direction, blowing between 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the weather will turn mostly sunny with a high near 96F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 101F, indicating that the perceived temperature will feel hotter than the actual air temperature. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
There is a slight chance of precipitation at 6%, but rain is not expected to be a significant factor. Tomorrow night will bring partly cloudy skies, with a low around 78F and temperatures rising to around 80F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 100F.