*As of Jul 12, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Storm Potential
The air in Richardson feels heavy this morning, with a dew point of 77F creating an oppressively humid environment. Relative humidity sits at 89%, making the current air temperature of 81F feel like 87F. Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at 8 mph with gusts up to 10 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Today, temperatures will climb to a high near 94F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 99F, intensifying the discomfort. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Winds will shift to the south southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 75F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The chance of showers and thunderstorms remains at 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Heat index values could reach 97F. Winds will be light, from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
Tomorrow, the pattern continues with a high near 91F and a low near 74F. The chance of precipitation is 51%, with showers and thunderstorms likely. Rain is expected before 7am, then again between 7am and 1pm, continuing as a chance for the rest of the day.
New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. Heat index values will again reach as high as 99F. Winds will be from the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph.