*As of Aug 22, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Richardson, Texas, is currently under the influence of severe weather alerts that demand immediate attention from residents. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe in urgency, is in effect until this evening. Simultaneously, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for the area. These warnings highlight a hazardous combination of extreme temperatures and poor air conditions that pose significant health risks to the community.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat wave. The air temperature stands at 100F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. Relative humidity is low at 27%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts may reach 10 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 105F. The National Weather Service notes heat index values as high as 107 during the day. South southeast winds will hover around 5 mph.
There is only a 4% chance of precipitation. Tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 84F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between 10pm and 4am, though new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Heat index values will remain high at 106.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 107F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 109.