*As of Aug 13, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 91F. The relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions.
Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with no chance of precipitation. Temperatures will climb to a high near 102F, with heat index values reaching as high as 105F. Winds will shift to the south-southwest around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25F.
Overnight, conditions will remain clear. The low will drop to around 81F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F during the night. Winds will continue from the south around 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the sunny pattern continues with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to remain elevated, with values as high as 102F. South winds will persist around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Overnight into tomorrow night, the sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 81F. Winds will ease slightly to 10 to 15 mph, though gusts may still reach 25 mph.