*As of Aug 28, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alerts
Richardson is currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. Alongside this environmental advisory, residents are dealing with intense heat. It is currently Friday afternoon, and the air temperature stands at 100F. Due to humidity levels, the feels-like temperature is a hazardous 103F.
The relative humidity is at 29%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the east northeast at 10 mph, with gusts also reaching 10 mph. The sky remains clear overhead. This combination of high heat and poor air quality creates challenging conditions for outdoor activities.
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 103F during the day. Winds will remain light, from the east northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will drop tonight to a low near 79F under mostly clear skies. The heat index will fall slightly but remain elevated, with values as high as 101F.
Winds will shift to the east around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings another day of sunny conditions. The high is forecast to reach near 102F, though temperatures may fall to around 100F in the afternoon. Heat index values could spike to 105F.