*As of Aug 5, 8 AM local time.*
Very hot and humid now
Richardson’s notable weather issue is heat: it already feels like 88F, and today’s high is expected to reach near 101F. Humidity is adding to the discomfort, with relative humidity at 62% and a dew point of 70F.
Current conditions are clear sky, an air temperature of 84F and wind at 3 mph with gusts to 15 mph. That combination means the heat is noticeable even before temperatures climb closer to the day’s peak.
Sunny today, mostly clear tonight
Today is expected to stay sunny, with a high near 101F and a 3% chance of precipitation. The heat index may rise as high as 104F. South wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low near 81F. Heat index values may still be as high as 102F, and south wind is expected around 10 mph.
Tomorrow continues the same hot pattern: sunny, with a high near 100F, a low near 80F and a 3% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach as high as 105F. Wind is forecast from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.