*As of Aug 17, 11 AM local time.*
Active Warnings and Current Conditions
A Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert are currently active for Richardson, Texas, as the region experiences intense summer heat. The National Weather Service has issued these warnings to highlight the potential health risks associated with the current weather pattern.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 91F, with a feels-like temperature also at 91F. Relative humidity is at 36%, and the dew point is recorded at 61F. Winds are light, blowing from the west southwest at around 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 105F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105. Overnight tonight, conditions will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 82F but may rise to approximately 84F during the night hours. Heat indices could still climb to 103 overnight. Winds will shift to the south southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow remains sunny with a high near 105F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 106. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 83F, potentially rising to 85F overnight. Heat indices may reach 105, with south winds around 10 mph.