*As of Jul 31, 9 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for residents. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which is expected to remain active until the evening. Right now, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 88F.
The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be intensely hot and sunny, with a high near 104F. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 110F. Southwest winds will persist around 10 mph, offering little relief from the oppressive heat. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, skies will transition to partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures will drop to a low around 82F, though they may rise slightly to around 84F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, staying as high as 109F. Winds will lighten to 5 to 10 mph from the southwest.
Tomorrow, the heat will ease slightly but remain significant. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 98F. The heat index will still reach up to 100F.
Winds will shift to the north, blowing at 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of rain is 5%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 76F and a heat index up to 97F.