*As of Aug 5, 12 PM local time.*
Very hot start for Richardson
Very hot weather is the main story in Richardson, where it is currently Wednesday this afternoon and already feels like 94F. The air temperature is 93F under a clear sky, with relative humidity at 36% and a dew point of 63F. Wind is 8 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph.
Today stays sunny and hotter, with a high near 101F and a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is only 1%, so meaningful rain is not expected from the forecast details provided. Heat index values may rise as high as 105, making the heat feel more intense than the air temperature at times. South wind is expected around 10 mph.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight is forecast to be mostly clear, with a low around 81F and temperatures rising to around 83F overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 104. South wind is expected around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more sunny and very hot weather, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The precipitation chance remains 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 102, with south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.