*As of Aug 25, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alerts Active
The National Weather Service has issued two significant alerts for Richardson, TX, reflecting the intense heat currently gripping the area. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect with severe urgency until 9:00 PM CDT today. Additionally, a Heat Advisory of moderate severity remains active until 9:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 97F, with a feels-like reading also at 97F. The relative humidity sits at 31%, and the dew point is 61F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph under clear skies.
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 104. South southwest winds are expected around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 8%.
Tonight, skies will be mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 85F, though they may rise to around 87 overnight. Heat index values could reach 103. Winds will shift to south southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings a high near 102F and a low near 80F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The overall chance of precipitation is 20%. Heat index values are forecast to reach 104. Winds will turn west around 10 mph.