*As of Jul 26, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. As of this Sunday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 90F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F. The relative humidity is at 43%, and the dew point is 64F.
Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at 5 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph, under a clear sky.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency. It remains in place until 8:00PM CDT on July 27. Residents should be aware that the combination of high temperatures and humidity will create hazardous heat index values, making prolonged outdoor exposure risky.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 102F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 108F. South southwest winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81F, though they may rise to around 83F during the overnight hours. The heat index could still reach 105F. Winds will shift to around 10 mph from the south southwest.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 102F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 109F. South southwest winds will persist around 10 mph. Precipitation chances remain at 0%.