*As of Jul 13, 4 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Current Conditions
Residents in Richardson are currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions as the overnight hours continue. The air temperature stands at 77F, but the heat index makes it feel like 79F. Relative humidity is sitting at a heavy 94%, with a dew point of 75F indicating a very moist atmosphere.
Light rain and fog or mist are currently reducing visibility, while winds remain light at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 9 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The oppressive moisture will persist through the day. Today, expect a high near 90F and a low near 75F. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely. The sky will be mostly cloudy. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Winds will shift to the east southeast at around 5 mph.
As tonight approaches, the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains. Conditions will be mostly cloudy with a low around 75F. The chance of precipitation drops to 40%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will ease to the east southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings slightly drier air but continued warmth. The high will reach near 91F, with a low near 73F. The chance of precipitation is 29%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.