*As of Aug 11, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
Dangerous heat is currently affecting Richardson, TX, with the air temperature at 97F. Due to humidity levels, the feels-like temperature is reaching 101F. The relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The sky remains clear as of this evening.
Today, the high is expected to be near 100F, with a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is just 1%, and skies will stay clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain clear.
The low will settle around 80F, though temperatures may rise to approximately 82F during the overnight hours. Heat index values could climb as high as 103. Winds will pick up slightly, becoming south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow's Forecast and Safety Guidance
Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 101F. The low will again be near 80F. The chance of precipitation remains minimal at 1%.
Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear, with a low around 80F and temperatures rising to around 82F overnight.