Very hot in Richardson, with the high near 100F today - Aug 6, 8 AM

*As of Aug 6, 8 AM local time.*

Heat up front

Richardson is starting this morning already warm, and the main weather story is very hot air building into the day. The current temperature is 82F, with a feels-like reading of 84F under a clear sky. Relative humidity is 55%, and the dew point is 64F. Wind is 8 mph, with gusts to 14 mph.

The heat is expected to become much more noticeable. Today’s high is near 100F, and the heat index may reach 102F. Rain is unlikely, with a 1% chance of precipitation, and skies are forecast to stay sunny.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

For today, expect sunshine and a south wind of 5 to 10 mph. Tonight stays clear, with a low near 81F. The heat index tonight may still reach 101F, and south wind is expected around 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings another sunny, very hot forecast. The high is near 100F, with a heat index that may reach 102F. The low in the tomorrow forecast is near 80F, and the chance of precipitation is 14%. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts for Richardson.

Even without an alert, this level of heat can wear people down. Drink water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning when you can, and limit hard outdoor exertion during the hottest conditions. Check on people who may be more vulnerable to heat, and make sure pets have water and a cooler place to rest.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com