*As of Jul 30, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to expected high temperatures and humidity. As of this Thursday overnight, the air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 92F.
The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Richardson will experience sunny skies with a high near 101F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 108F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. South southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%. Overnight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81F initially, but will rise to around 83F by the early morning hours.
South winds will lighten to around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Sunny skies will persist with a high near 103F. The heat index is projected to climb to 110F, creating hazardous conditions for prolonged outdoor exposure.
Southwest winds will increase slightly to around 10 mph. The chance of rain is negligible at 1%. Overnight into the early hours of the following day, skies will become partly cloudy.