As of Jul 2, 4 AM local time.
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Thursday overnight in Richardson, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. This discrepancy is driven by a relative humidity of 74% and a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid conditions that linger even after sunset.
The sky is clear, and winds are light at 6 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Residents can expect a hot and humid day ahead. Highs will reach near 96F, with heat index values climbing as high as 101F. The sky will be sunny for the majority of the day, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm.
The chance of precipitation is listed at 22% for the day, though the National Weather Service notes a 20% chance specifically for that late-afternoon window.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 79F. The heat index will drop slightly to around 99F. Winds will shift to the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. As the night progresses, the sky will clear out, leaving a muggy but dry overnight period.