*As of Aug 9, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Sunday this morning in Richardson, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is sitting at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions. The sky is clear, and winds are light at 6 mph, though gusts have reached 15 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Sunny skies will dominate the day ahead. Highs will reach near 98F, with a very low chance of precipitation at just 3%. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will climb as high as 103F during the afternoon hours. South winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph.
As the day transitions to tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F later in the night. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. Despite the cooling trend, the heat index is expected to remain elevated, with values as high as 101F noted for the overnight period.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will bring another day of sunny skies and continued warmth. Highs are forecast to reach near 99F, with the chance of rain dropping to just 1%. Heat index values will peak around 102F.
Winds will pick up slightly, blowing south around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. Overnight, skies will stay clear with a low around 80F, potentially rising to 82F later in the night.