*As of Aug 10, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Richardson, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 100F.
The relative humidity is at 31%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 12 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts continued hot conditions through the weekend. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. There is no chance of precipitation today. Heat index values are projected to reach as high as 107 during the day.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 82F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 104. Winds will shift to the south at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Heat index values are expected to peak at 108. Winds will continue from the south at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.