*As of Aug 5, 8 PM local time.*
Very hot in Richardson
Very hot weather is the main story in Richardson, with the air temperature at 97F and a feels-like value of 97F now under a clear sky. Relative humidity is 31%, and the dew point is 61F. Wind is 11 mph, with gusts to 17 mph.
Today’s high is near 103F, and the low is near 81F. Rain is not expected to be a factor, with a precipitation chance of 1%, and the sky stays mostly clear. Even without higher humidity, this level of heat can wear people down, especially during longer stretches outside.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight remains mostly clear, with a low around 81F. The forecast also notes temperatures rising to around 83 overnight, and heat index values as high as 101. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow stays sunny and hot. The high is near 100F, with a low near 80F and a precipitation chance of 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 102, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.