*As of Jul 8, 4 PM local time.*
Current Heat Conditions
Richardson is currently experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 99F, with a feels-like temperature of 99F. Relative humidity is at 31%, and the dew point is 64F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 10 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy, offering little relief from the sun.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky, bringing a high near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 105. South winds will hover around 10 mph. There is only a 3% chance of precipitation, so the day will remain dry and sunny. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F tonight.
Overnight, skies will become mostly clear. While the low will settle around 81F, temperatures may rise to around 83F during the night. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 102. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat continues with sunny skies and a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach 104. Winds will shift to the south southwest, blowing between 10 to 15 mph.
The chance of precipitation is 0%, ensuring a dry day. Temperatures will fall to a low near 81F tomorrow night, with mostly clear skies and heat index values up to 102. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph.