*As of Jul 29, 1 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 Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, with a heat index (feels like) also at 93F. The relative humidity is at 43%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating significant moisture in the air despite the dry reading.
Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 8 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency. It is designed to alert residents to the prolonged period of high heat and humidity that will persist through the evening. This is not a watch or warning for severe storms, but a directive to prepare for extreme thermal stress.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 105F. South southeast winds will pick up slightly, blowing between 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, skies will transition to partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise to approximately 82F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 103F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.