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ThursdayMostly Sunny102° / 83°
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SaturdaySunny101° / 78° 9%

Heat Lingers in Richardson: Highs Near 97F Today and Tomorrow - Jul 2, 8 PM

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Richardson residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures near 97F. A slight chance of storms arrives tomorrow afternoon.

Reese Janssen

July 3, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

As of Jul 2, 8 PM local time.

Current Heat and Conditions

It is currently Thursday evening in Richardson, and the heat remains firmly in place. The air temperature is sitting at 95F, with a feels-like temperature matching that at 95F. Relative humidity is at 46%, and the dew point is 68F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 97F, with the low settling near 78F. The sky will be mostly clear, and the chance of precipitation is 12%. As tonight sets in, conditions will remain mostly clear.

Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F during the overnight hours. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will again be near 97F, with a low near 79F. The sky will start sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 14%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Looking ahead to tomorrow night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The sky will become mostly clear, with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 99. Winds will be from the south-southeast around 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures and heat indices remaining very high, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals to ensure they are safe in the heat. Always keep emergency supplies ready and monitor local updates for any changes in conditions.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Reese Janssen

Reese Janssen covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Richardson.

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