*As of Aug 8, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
Richardson is currently under the influence of dangerous heat. As of this Saturday evening, the air temperature stands at 100F, creating a feels-like temperature of 101F. The relative humidity is at 27%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy overhead.
Today, the high reached near 99F, while the low settled near 79F. There was a 21% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 102 during the day. Winds were forecast to be around 5 mph from the south-southeast.
Tonight and Tomorrow Forecast
Looking ahead to tonight, conditions will become mostly clear. There remains a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The low is expected to be around 79F, though temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 99F. Winds will shift slightly, coming from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation stays at 20%.
Tomorrow, the sun will be out with no clouds in sight. The high will be near 100F, and the low will be near 80F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation.
Heat index values are projected to climb as high as 103F. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear, with a low around 80F and temperatures rising to around 82F overnight.