*As of Jul 24, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Richardson, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until the evening of July 24. The advisory highlights the dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity that will make conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
As of this Friday overnight, the air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index feels like 91F. Humidity levels are oppressively high, with relative humidity at 84% and a dew point of 77F. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy, trapping heat and moisture in the lower atmosphere.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Richardson will experience partly sunny skies with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 106F. South winds around 10 mph will bring gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 6%, with a low near 80F expected later.
Tonight, skies will clear to mostly clear conditions. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F. Southeast winds will decrease to around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. However, humidity will remain a factor, with heat index values staying as high as 105F. Winds will shift to the south at 10 to 15 mph as the night progresses.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify with mostly sunny skies and a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach 106F. South southwest winds will hover around 10 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 1%. Overnight, skies will clear to mostly clear with a low around 81F. Winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph from the south southwest.