*As of Jul 13, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Storms Return
Richardson is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 75F, but the heat index feels like 77F due to a relative humidity of 100%. The dew point is recorded at 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere that makes the air feel heavy and thick.
Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching 2 mph, while the sky is currently filled with thunderstorms and rain.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue. The sky will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 87F and a low around 73F. There is a 63% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. East southeast winds will hover around 5 mph.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms decreases to a slight possibility before 10pm. The sky will clear to partly cloudy conditions with a low around 73F. Southeast winds will range from 0 to 5 mph, and less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.
Tomorrow, the weather will warm significantly with a high near 91F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 7am, with a 29% chance of precipitation overall. The sky will be partly sunny, and heat index values may reach as high as 98.
East winds will vary from 0 to 10 mph. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low around 73F, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.