*As of Jul 28, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. Residents are advised to take precautions as the area experiences significant heat. As of this Tuesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 91F, with a feels-like temperature matching at 91F.
The relative humidity is recorded at 46%, while the dew point sits at 72F, indicating quite humid conditions for the region. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 4 mph, under a clear sky.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory to warn of the intense heat. While the official alert details specific timing, the immediate concern is the elevated heat index values that accompany the high temperatures. Readers should note that this alert is the only active warning for the area at this time.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky will remain sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 107. South southwest winds will be around 10 mph.
There is a 0% chance of precipitation. Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies with a low around 82F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 104, with south winds between 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat continues with sunny skies and a high near 102F. The heat index is forecast to climb as high as 108. South southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.