*As of Aug 20, 6 AM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert Active
Residents of Richardson, Texas, are under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert is in effect until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT. The warning highlights dangerous heat conditions that pose significant risks to health and safety for those exposed to the elements without adequate protection.
Current Conditions and Forecast
It is currently Thursday this morning, and the air temperature stands at 86F. Due to humidity levels, the feels-like temperature is 91F. The relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 70F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains clear.
Today, expect sunny skies with a high near 105F. The low will drop to around 83F overnight. There is only a 12% chance of precipitation today. Overnight, conditions will be mostly clear with temperatures rising slightly to around 85F. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings continued intense heat with sunny skies and a high near 105F. The low will be near 82F. While the morning starts sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.
The chance of precipitation rises to 22% for the day. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111F. Winds will be light, around 5 mph from the south southwest.