*As of Aug 15, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Richardson, Texas, is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. The advisory remains in effect until August 16 at 8:00 PM CDT, highlighting moderate severity conditions with expected urgency. As of this evening on Saturday, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index makes it feel like 102F.
Relative humidity is at 33% with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 16 mph, though gusts have been recorded up to 14 mph. The sky remains mostly clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies today with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105 during the day. South southwest winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Tonight, conditions will clear with a low around 82F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 84 overnight, with heat index values still reaching up to 105. Winds will shift to the south at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, sunny skies are expected again with a high near 102F. Heat index values will be slightly lower, peaking around 101. South southwest winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 81F. Overnight temperatures may rise to approximately 83, with heat index values up to 99. Winds will remain light from the south southwest at around 5 mph.