*As of Aug 6, 4 AM local time.*
Heat is the main weather story
Very hot weather remains the main concern for Richardson, where the current temperature is 93F and it also feels like 93F. Skies are clear. Relative humidity is 34%, and the dew point is 61F.
Wind is running at 6 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. Even without higher humidity, the heat is already noticeable, and today’s forecast keeps that pattern in place with a high near 100F.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is 1%. Heat index values may rise as high as 102F, and south wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight is expected to stay clear, with a low around 81F. Heat index values may be as high as 101F, with south wind around 10 mph.
Tomorrow is expected to look much the same: sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is 14%. Heat index values may again reach as high as 102F, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.