*As of Aug 11, 1 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn residents of dangerously high heat index values. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 90F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F.
The sky remains clear, and relative humidity is at 43%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104F. Overnight, conditions will become mostly clear, with a low around 80F.
Temperatures may rise to around 82F during the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 103F. Winds will continue from the south at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1% today.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 100F. The heat index values are forecast to reach 104F. Winds will shift to the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.