*As of Jul 8, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Wednesday this morning in Richardson, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 84F. This muggy atmosphere is driven by a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 70F, creating a notably humid environment for the start of the day.
The sky remains clear overhead, but the wind is picking up slightly, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 19 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the day, with a high near 98F expected. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 101F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. While the morning will be sunny, conditions may shift later in the day.
There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, with the chance of precipitation listed at 20%. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, the chance for storms continues before 7pm, also at a 20% probability. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F tonight. The sky will become mostly clear, and winds will turn to the south at around 10 mph. The heat index will remain elevated, staying as high as 101F even as the sun sets.