*As of Jul 22, 4 AM local time.*
Severe Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Richardson, TX, is currently under the influence of multiple active National Weather Service alerts as the region endures a significant heat event. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified with severe severity, is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. Additionally, a Heat Advisory with moderate severity remains active until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
An Air Quality Alert is also in place, indicating potential respiratory concerns alongside the thermal stress.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this pattern. At this time, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 96F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 2 mph with gusts up to 6 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Forecast Outlook
Today will be intensely hot and sunny. The high is expected to reach near 103F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 114F during the peak hours. Winds will be from the north northeast, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%.
Tonight, skies will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 84F, though they may rise slightly to around 86F later in the night. Winds will shift to the west and become calm, around 0 mph. The chance of rain remains at 1%.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist but with a slight easing of the peak intensity. The high will be near 99F, with heat index values reaching up to 105F. Winds will turn to the east northeast, blowing around 10 mph.