*As of Jul 23, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn residents of dangerously hot conditions. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 98F.
Relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the east-southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, residents can expect a high near 97F under mostly clear skies. The chance of precipitation is zero percent. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, though they may rise to around 82F later in the night. Heat index values are expected to hit 105F. Winds will shift to the east-southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 97F and mostly sunny skies. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4%. Heat index values will again reach 105F.
Winds will come from the south-southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear conditions, with a low around 80F and temperatures rising to 82F overnight. Heat index values will remain high at 105F, with south winds at 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.