*As of Aug 18, 11 AM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Richardson, TX is currently under the influence of severe heat conditions. An Extreme Heat Warning (severity Severe) and a Heat Advisory (severity Moderate) are active for the area. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued these alerts to highlight the significant risk associated with the current weather pattern.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 90F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F. Relative humidity is at 43%, and the dew point sits at 64F. Winds are light from the south southwest at 3 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear as of this morning.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Richardson will experience sunny skies with a high near 106F. The low is expected to be around 83F later in the evening. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106 during the day. South southwest winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 83F, though they may rise to approximately 86F overnight. The heat index could remain as high as 105. South winds will persist at around 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the hot weather continues with sunny skies and a high near 105F. The low is again expected to be near 83F. Precipitation chances remain minimal at 1%. Heat index values are projected to climb as high as 107. South southwest winds will continue around 10 mph.