*As of Jul 30, 1 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 afternoon, the air temperature stands at 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 95F.
The relative humidity is at 49%, and the dew point is recorded at 74F, indicating quite humid conditions despite the dry air reading. Winds are light, blowing from the south at 6 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph, under a partly cloudy sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 107F. South winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Overnight, conditions will become mostly clear, with a low around 81F. Temperatures may rise to around 83F during the night, with heat index values peaking at 106F.
South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow will bring continued sunny weather with a high near 103F. Heat index values are projected to climb even higher, reaching up to 109F. Southwest winds will average around 10 mph.
The chance of rain remains very low at 2%. Overnight into the early hours of the following day, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 82F. Temperatures may rise to around 84F overnight, with heat index values as high as 108F.