*As of Jul 11, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday overnight in Richardson, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The air temperature sits at 82F, but the feels-like temperature is 87F due to the significant humidity. The relative humidity is 70%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are light at 6 mph, though gusts have reached 20 mph. The sky remains clear as the night progresses.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104. South southwest winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is just 1%. As tonight sets in, skies will remain clear with a low around 79. South winds will increase slightly to around 10 mph.
The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 102. The relative humidity will stay high, keeping the feels-like temperature well above the actual air temperature.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a high near 95F with a low around 76F. The day starts sunny, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 37%, with some forecasts suggesting up to 40%.
New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. South southwest winds will be around 5 mph. The heat index will again reach as high as 104.