*As of Jul 30, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling moderate severity with expected urgency. Residents are advised to take precautions as the region experiences intense heat. As of this Thursday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99F, with a feels-like temperature also at 99F.
The relative humidity is at 42%, while the dew point sits at 71F, indicating quite humid conditions despite the low humidity percentage. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
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 southeast winds will hover around 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. As evening approaches, conditions will transition to mostly clear skies tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81F, though they may rise to approximately 83F overnight.
Heat index values will remain elevated, peaking at 106F. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow will bring another day of sunny skies with a high near 103F. This increase in temperature will drive heat index values up to 109F. Winds will shift to the southwest at around 10 mph.