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Heat and Humidity Persist in Richardson as Thunderstorms Linger - Jul 14, 8 PM

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Richardson residents face a feels-like temperature of 96F this evening with high humidity. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms remains for tonight and tomorrow.

Reese Janssen

July 15, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 14, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Tuesday this evening in Richardson, TX, where the air temperature stands at 90F. Due to the moisture in the air, the feels-like temperature is a stifling 96F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow

Today, the high reached near 92F before dropping to a low near 72F. There was a 22% chance of precipitation, with skies transitioning to mostly cloudy conditions and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Looking ahead to tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The low will settle around 72F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 74F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to a south direction, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.

Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow, the high will be near 90F, with a low near 75F. Skies will be partly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a general chance of showers and thunderstorms later. Temperatures will fall to around 88F in the afternoon.

Winds will come from the south southwest at 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with rainfall amounts again expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Richardson at this time. However, the combination of high heat and humidity warrants caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. As thunderstorms are possible, keep an eye on local updates for any sudden changes in weather conditions.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Reese Janssen

Reese Janssen covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Richardson.

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