*As of Aug 7, 4 AM local time.*
Very hot and humid
Richardson remains in a very hot, humid pattern, with the current air temperature at 84F and a feels-like reading of 90F. The air is quite muggy, with relative humidity at 66% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are moving at 7 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph, and the sky is clear.
That combination of heat and humidity is the main weather story. Even before the high arrives, the air already feels heavy, and the forecast keeps temperatures near the top of the scale for today.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today is expected to be sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is only 2%. Heat index readings may climb as high as 102F, and south wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight stays mostly clear. Heat index readings could still be as high as 99F, with south southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow is also expected to be sunny, with a high near 99F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is 10%. Heat index readings may reach 103F, and south wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.