*As of Jul 22, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Richardson, TX, is currently under a significant heat threat. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning with severe urgency, valid until 8:00 PM CDT today. Additionally, a Heat Advisory with moderate severity is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow. An Air Quality Alert is also active, though its specific urgency level is not detailed.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 88F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F. Relative humidity is at 52%, and the dew point is 68F. Winds are calm at 0 mph, with gusts reaching up to 8 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be intensely hot and sunny, with a high near 103F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 114. North northeast winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F tonight, though they may rise to around 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 109, with east northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny but slightly cooler, with a high near 99F. The heat index will peak at 105, accompanied by east northeast winds around 10 mph. The chance of rain stays at 1%. Overnight, skies will become mostly clear, with a low around 79F and temperatures rising to 81F. The heat index will drop to 102, with east southeast winds around 10 mph.