*As of Jul 16, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Richardson, TX, are experiencing a notably humid afternoon on Thursday. The air temperature currently sits at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 91F. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air.
Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, contributing to the stifling atmosphere.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, the high will reach near 90F, with temperatures expected to drop to around 87F in the afternoon. There is a 44% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, followed by a continued chance later in the day.
Winds will shift to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tonight, conditions remain mostly cloudy with a low near 75F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77F overnight. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall possible.