*As of Jul 9, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Thursday this morning in Richardson, TX, where the air temperature stands at 82F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 87F. The relative humidity is at 70%, and the dew point is recorded at 72F, indicating quite humid conditions that trap heat close to the ground.
The sky remains clear, and winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 103 during the day. Winds will remain around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, so residents should expect dry and intensely hot conditions. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F tonight.
Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear. The low will settle around 80, though temperatures may rise to around 82 overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 101. South winds will continue at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the sun will return with a high near 99F. Heat index values are expected to peak at 101. Winds will shift slightly, coming from the south at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%, keeping conditions dry. Temperatures will fall to a low near 80 tomorrow night, with the heat index reaching 102.