*As of Aug 3, 4 PM local time.*
Heat and clear skies now
Richardson is under active air-quality alerts while very hot weather continues. It is currently Monday this afternoon, with a clear sky and an air temperature of 99F. The heat feels close to the actual temperature, with a feels-like reading of 98F.
Humidity is relatively low at 25%, and the dew point is 57F. Wind is currently 0 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. The main weather story is the combination of very hot air, strong sun, and ongoing air-quality concerns.
Forecast through tomorrow
Today stays sunny, with a high near 99F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation is 0%. The National Weather Service forecast also notes heat index values as high as 99, with a southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight will be clear, with a low around 78F and temperatures rising to around 81F. Heat index values may reach 98, and southeast wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow is expected to be sunny again, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation remains 0%. Heat index values may climb as high as 101, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.