*As of Jul 12, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Richardson feels heavy this Sunday afternoon, with a notable level of humidity currently affecting the area. The relative humidity stands at 54%, while the dew point has reached 71F, indicating a muggy atmosphere. The current air temperature is 93F, which matches the feels-like temperature.
Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have been recorded up to 16 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day progresses.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures today will reach a high near 94F, though readings may dip to around 92F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 102. There is a 51% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Any new rainfall amounts will likely be less than a tenth of an inch. East winds will hover around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low near 75F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77F overnight. The heat index could reach 100.
There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a possibility of precipitation before 4am. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to remain minimal, under a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a shift in the weather pattern with a high near 91F. The chance of precipitation increases to 59%, with showers and thunderstorms possible. The timing of these storms varies: there is a chance of activity before 7am, followed by another chance between 7am and 1pm.