*As of Aug 4, 8 PM local time.*
Heat remains the main story
Very hot weather continues in Richardson this evening, with the air temperature at 97F and the feels-like temperature also at 97F. Skies are clear, and the air is relatively dry for North Texas, with relative humidity at 29% and a dew point of 59F.
Wind is moving at 14 mph, with gusts to 17 mph. The heat is the standout condition right now, as today’s high is near 100F. Rain is not expected today, with the chance of precipitation at 0%.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
For the rest of today, conditions stay mostly clear, with the low near 80F. Tonight remains mostly clear, with a low around 80F and south wind around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another very hot day. The forecast calls for sunny skies, a high near 101F and a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is 4%. Heat index values tomorrow may reach as high as 102, and south southwest wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.