*As of Jul 6, 4 PM local time.*
Sweltering Conditions Continue
Richardson is currently experiencing intense heat, with the air temperature at 97F and a feels-like temperature of 98F. The relative humidity sits at 33%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are light, blowing at 5 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, under partly cloudy skies.
Today, the high will hover near 97F, with temperatures dipping slightly to around 95F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 103. There is a 30% chance of precipitation, with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms.
Winds will remain light from the southwest around 5 mph. Tonight, conditions will ease slightly but remain warm, with a low near 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight.
The heat index could still reach 100. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is likely before 1am, with partly cloudy skies and south southeast winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Tomorrow, the high will again be near 97F, with a low near 77F. The heat index is forecast to reach 102. The sky will be mostly sunny, transitioning to a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Winds will continue from the south southeast around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 32%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.