*As of Jul 20, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. It is currently Monday overnight, and the air temperature stands at 84F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 91F.
The relative humidity is at 70%, and the dew point is recorded at 73F, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency. This alert is active until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT. Residents should be aware that the heat index values are expected to reach dangerous levels during the day, posing a risk for heat-related illnesses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky will be sunny with a high near 100F. The low for the day will be near 79F. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation, so rain is not expected.
The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106F. Southwest winds will be around 5 mph. As the day progresses, the heat will be intense, and the humidity will remain a factor.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. The low will be around 81F, with temperatures rising to around 83F overnight. The heat index values will reach as high as 104F. South southwest winds will continue around 5 mph.