*As of Jul 20, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. Residents are advised to take precautions as the region experiences intense heat. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F, with a feels-like temperature also at 97F.
The relative humidity is at 31%, and the dew point is recorded at 61F. Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at 3 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing for unobstructed solar heating.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory to highlight the potential for heat-related illnesses. While the official alert period runs from July 20 at 11:09AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT, the immediate concern is the current and forecasted heat intensity. The heat index values are expected to rise significantly above the actual air temperature, creating dangerous conditions for those outdoors.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky will be sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106. South southwest winds will remain light, around 5 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%. Tonight, conditions will clear with a low around 81F. Temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight.
The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 104. South winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect sunny skies with a high near 104F. The heat index is projected to climb to as high as 109.