*As of Aug 24, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Richardson, Texas, is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains in effect until the evening of August 25. The danger is immediate and significant, with current air temperatures at 102F and a feels-like temperature of 102F.
Relative humidity sits at 23%, with a dew point of 57F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 107F. The National Weather Service reports heat index values as high as 106. South southwest winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph. There is only a 4% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 84F, though they may rise slightly to around 86F overnight. Heat index values could still reach 105. Winds will shift to the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 105F. The heat index is expected to peak at 104. South southwest winds will remain around 10 mph. Precipitation chances are minimal at 9%. Tomorrow night will be partly cloudy with a low around 83F, rising to about 85F overnight. Heat indices will again reach 105, with south southwest winds near 10 mph.