*As of Jul 21, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Richardson is currently under the influence of dangerous heat conditions. The air temperature stands at 102F, but with the added impact of humidity, the feels-like temperature reaches 106F. Relative humidity is at 29% with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 7 mph, under a clear sky.
Two active National Weather Service alerts are in effect for this area. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe with expected urgency, is active until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is in place, though its specific severity and urgency levels are listed as unknown. These alerts underscore the need for caution as temperatures remain dangerously high.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 105F, with a low near 84F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, and skies will remain clear. Tonight, conditions will stay clear with a low around 84F.
Temperatures may rise slightly to around 86F overnight. The heat index is expected to hit values as high as 110. Winds will shift to the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the sun will shine with a high near 102F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. The heat index could reach as high as 111.
Winds will come from the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight, with heat index values up to 108.