*As of Jul 30, 9 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Richardson, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating and is expected to remain in effect through the upcoming evening. As of this Thursday night, the air temperature stands at 99F, with a feels-like temperature also registering at 99F.
The relative humidity is at 29%, and the dew point is 61F. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today, residents can expect a high near 100F under mostly clear skies. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Overnight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 81F. However, temperatures are forecast to rise to around 83F during the night hours. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 104F. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. The sky will be sunny with a high near 103F. The chance of rain remains very low at 2%.
Heat index values are projected to reach as high as 109F. Southwest winds will be around 10 mph. Following tomorrow, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies with a low around 82F.
Temperatures may rise to around 84F overnight, with heat indices hitting 108F. South southwest winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.