Air Quality Alert active as Richardson faces near-100F heat - Aug 4, 4 AM

*As of Aug 4, 4 AM local time.*

Heat and air quality stand out

Richardson has an active Air Quality Alert and a very hot forecast, with today’s high near 100F. Overnight conditions are clear, with the air temperature at 82F and a feels-like reading of 83F. Relative humidity is 51%, the dew point is 63F, and wind is 6 mph with gusts to 10 mph.

Forecast through tomorrow

Today is expected to stay sunny, with a high near 100F, a low near 80F, and only a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 101F. The forecast calls for south wind of 0 to 10 mph.

Tonight is expected to be mostly clear. The forecast low is around 81F, with temperatures rising to around 83F overnight, heat index values as high as 99F, and south southeast wind around 10 mph.

Tomorrow looks similarly hot and dry: sunny, high near 100F, low near 81F, and a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 102F, with south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Alert and reminders

The active NWS/NOAA alert for Richardson is an Air Quality Alert. The alert information provided lists the severity and urgency as unknown.

With heat near 100F and an air quality alert in place, keep plans flexible if you will be outside. Drink water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning, and consider easing up on prolonged outdoor exertion, especially if you are sensitive to air quality.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com