*As of Aug 5, 4 AM local time.*
Hot and humid now
Very hot weather is already the main story in Richardson as of Wednesday overnight. The air temperature is 86F, and it feels like 92F. Humidity is high enough to make the air feel heavy, with relative humidity at 62% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are light at 3 mph, with gusts to 13 mph, and the sky is clear.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today stays sunny and hotter, with a high near 101F. The heat index may reach 104, so the air can feel more oppressive than the thermometer alone suggests. The chance of precipitation is 3%, and south wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight remains mostly clear. The low is forecast around 81F. Heat index values may still be as high as 102, and south wind is expected around 10 mph.
Tomorrow looks sunny again, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation remains 3%. Heat index values may reach 105, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.