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Humidity Peaks in Richardson as Heat Index Nears 100 - Jul 6, 4 AM

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Richardson residents face high humidity with a dew point of 70F today. Temperatures will reach 96F with a heat index up to 100. A slight chance of storms is possible.

Reese Janssen

July 6, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 6, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Monday overnight in Richardson, TX, and the air remains quite humid. The current air temperature is 81F, but the feels-like temperature is 84F due to the moisture in the air. The relative humidity is at 70%, with a dew point of 70F. Winds are light at 2 mph with gusts up to 11 mph, and the sky is clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, Richardson will see sunny skies with a high near 96F. However, the heat will feel more intense, with heat index values reaching as high as 100. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Temperatures may fall to around 94F in the afternoon. Winds will remain light from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 75F. The heat index will drop slightly but remain high at around 97. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Winds will be from the southeast around 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 95F, with a low near 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 26%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Heat index values will reach as high as 98. Winds will be from the south southeast around 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the high humidity and heat index values nearing 100, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly, to ensure they are safe in the heat. No active weather alerts are in effect at this time.

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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