*As of Aug 18, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Richardson, TX, is currently under an Active NWS alert: Extreme Heat Warning (severity Severe). The National Weather Service has issued this warning due to dangerously high temperatures that pose significant risks to public health and safety. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 104F, with a feels-like temperature of 103F.
Relative humidity is at 20%, and the dew point is 55F. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The sky remains clear.
The official forecast indicates that heat index values will reach as high as 106F today. This means the air feels hotter than the actual temperature due to humidity levels, even though the current relative humidity is relatively low.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth TX issued this warning on August 18 at 12:17PM CDT, and it remains in effect until August 19 at 8:00PM CDT.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, conditions are expected to be sunny with a high near 104F. The low will drop to around 82F later in the evening. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will clear out, with temperatures falling to a low around 82F. However, temperatures may rise slightly to around 84F overnight. Heat index values could still reach as high as 105F.
South winds will persist at around 10 mph.