*As of Jul 29, 9 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to rising temperatures and humidity levels that will make the heat feel significantly more intense than the actual air temperature.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 101F. The relative humidity is at 44%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy with a low near 80F. Temperatures are expected to rise to around 82F overnight. The heat index will remain high, with values as high as 100. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the sun will be out with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 105F, making it feel even hotter than the actual temperature. South southwest winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is very low at 2%.
Tomorrow night, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 81F. Temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight, with heat index values as high as 102F. South winds will persist around 10 mph.