*As of Aug 7, 8 AM local time.*
Very hot, very humid start
Richardson is dealing with uncomfortable heat this morning, and the humidity is making it feel worse. The air temperature is 82F, but it feels like 89F. Relative humidity is 79%, with a dew point of 75F, which is firmly in the oppressive range for many people.
Skies are clear, and the wind is moving at 6 mph with gusts to 17 mph. The main weather concern is heat, not storms, with very little rain chance in the forecast.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today stays sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is 2%. The forecast also notes heat index values as high as 102, with a south wind of 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight remains mostly clear. The low is around 80F, with temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 101, and the south southeast wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow is sunny again, with a high near 99F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is 10%. Heat index values may climb as high as 103, with a south wind of 5 to 10 mph.