*As of Jul 7, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Richardson is experiencing very hot conditions this evening, with the air temperature at 91F. Due to the humidity, the feels-like temperature is reaching 99F. The relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air.
Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day winds down.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high is expected to be near 98F, with a low near 78F. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms persists with partly cloudy skies.
The low will be around 78, though temperatures may rise to around 80 overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 99. South southeast winds will be around 5 mph.
New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow, the high will be near 99F, with a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation drops to 17%, with only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be sunny.
Heat index values may climb as high as 104. South southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.