*As of Jul 27, 8 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 evening, the air temperature stands at 99F, with a feels-like temperature also at 99F. The relative humidity is at 29%, and the dew point is recorded at 61F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency. It is designed to alert residents to the significant heat risk that persists through the overnight hours and into the next day. This alert underscores the need for vigilance as temperatures remain well above seasonal averages.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today, Richardson will experience a high near 100F under mostly clear skies. There is no chance of precipitation, with the low expected to drop to near 81F. As tonight progresses, conditions will remain mostly clear.
Temperatures will initially fall to around 81F but will rise to approximately 83F during the overnight hours. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106. South winds will continue around 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The sky will be sunny with a high near 102F. The heat index is expected to climb to as high as 109, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
South southwest winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear, with a low around 82F. Temperatures will rise to around 84F overnight, with heat index values again reaching 106.