*As of Aug 27, 6 AM local time.*
Active Warnings and Current Conditions
Residents in Richardson, TX, are under two active National Weather Service alerts as of this Thursday morning. A Heat Advisory is in effect, carrying a moderate severity rating with expected urgency. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert has been issued, though its specific severity and urgency levels are currently listed as unknown.
The heat is already present. Current observations show the air temperature at 82F, but the feels-like temperature stands at 85F due to humidity. The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light from the northeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 8 mph. The sky remains mostly clear as the day begins.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104 during the peak heat of the day. Northeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 10%.
Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 101. Winds will shift to the east at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to hit 100. Winds will come from the east-northeast at 5 to 10 mph.