As of Jul 3, 8 AM local time.
Current Conditions and Humidity
Richardson is currently experiencing a muggy start to the day. The air temperature sits at 81F, but the high moisture content makes it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 85F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 79%, and the dew point is recorded at 73F, indicating quite humid conditions that will persist through the day.
Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 15 mph, under a clear sky.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise sharply today, reaching a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to peak at 100, signaling dangerous heat levels for those outside. The sky will be mostly sunny for the majority of the day. However, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. Winds will shift to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, the heat will linger with a low near 80F. The heat index will remain high, around 98. Conditions will turn mostly clear, but the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 7pm. Winds will ease slightly to a south southeast direction at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat wave continues into tomorrow with a high near 97F. The heat index will climb even higher, reaching 101. Skies will remain mostly sunny, but the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returns after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 20%. Winds will be light from the south, around 5 mph.