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5-day forecast / Richardson, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny98° / 76° 2%
SundaySunny97° / 76°
MondaySunny101° / 79°
TuesdaySunny102° / 81°
WednesdaySunny101° / 81°

Richardson Weather: Heat Breaks Slightly as Clear Skies Persist - Aug 1, 5 AM

Richardson weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

Current highs near 98F bring relief from yesterday's 103F peak. Rain chances remain negligible through the evening, with clear skies expected for tomorrow.

Reese Janssen

August 1, 20261 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 1, 5 AM local time.*

Morning Check-In

It is currently Saturday morning in Richardson, and the heat is already making itself known. Right now, the thermometer reads 90F, though the humid air makes it feel like 92F. The sky is clear, and a light breeze of 3 mph is keeping things relatively calm.

For the rest of the day, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 98F. While the heat index may climb to 97F, there is little to no rain expected through this evening, with chances staying at or below 1%. This high is about 5F cooler than yesterday’s sweltering 103F, offering a slight reprieve from the recent heat.

Looking Ahead

Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies with a low around 83F. Winds will pick up slightly from the west-southwest at around 5 mph. Temperatures will rise to around 85F overnight.

Tomorrow brings sunny skies and a high near 97F, which is near today’s temperature. A north wind of 5 to 10 mph will accompany the day. Overnight, skies will clear again with a low near 76F.

It is a good day for the outdoors if you can handle the warmth, but stay hydrated as the heat lingers.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Reese Janssen

Reese Janssen covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Richardson.

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