*As of Aug 15, 5 AM 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 15 at 8:00PM CDT. As of this Saturday morning, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 91F.
The relative humidity is at 70%, with a dew point of 73F, contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify significantly over the next two days. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 101F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could reach as high as 106 during the day. South southwest winds will hover around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear with a low around 81F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F overnight. Heat index values are expected to stay high, reaching up to 104. Winds will continue from the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow promises even more intense heat, with a high near 102F and sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to reach 103. South southwest winds will ease slightly to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain drops to 0%. Tomorrow night will also be mostly clear, with a low around 81F and temperatures rising to about 83F overnight.