As of Jul 4, 4 AM local time.
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday overnight in Richardson, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 93F. Relative humidity is at 66%, with a dew point of 73F indicating quite humid conditions. Skies are clear, and winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly during the day. The high near 98F is expected, with heat index values reaching as high as 102. The sky will be sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Winds will remain light from the south around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, the chance for storms continues before 7pm. Skies will become mostly clear. The low will drop to around 78F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F later in the night. Winds will shift to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values will remain high, around 100, during the early evening hours.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will remain warm and partly humid. The high near 97F is forecast, with heat index values peaking around 99. Skies will be mostly sunny, but there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 30%. Winds will stay light from the south around 5 mph.