*As of Jul 28, 8 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, which carries an expected urgency level, is in effect from July 28 at 12:41AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT. Residents should be aware that this advisory signals dangerous heat conditions that require caution.
As of this Tuesday morning, the air temperature stands at 82F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer. The feels-like temperature is currently 87F. Humidity levels are substantial, with relative humidity at 70% and a dew point of 72F.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify throughout the day. Today is forecast to be sunny with a high near 101F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 107 during the afternoon. South southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, so the heat will be unrelieved by rain.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 82F. Despite the drop in actual temperature, the heat index will remain elevated, staying as high as 104. Winds will shift slightly to the south, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the extreme heat continues. The sky will be sunny with a high near 102F. Heat index values are expected to peak at 108, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.