*As of Aug 31, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alerts
An Air Quality Alert is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, as reported by the National Weather Service. This alert was issued on August 30 at 12:38 PM CDT. Alongside this environmental advisory, the region is experiencing intense heat.
As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F with a feels-like temperature of 96F. The relative humidity is at 27%, and the dew point is recorded at 57F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph.
The sky remains partly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 104 during the day. South southeast winds will persist around 10 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. The low will settle near 81F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 101. Winds will decrease to a speed of 5 to 10 mph from the south southeast.