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5-day forecast / Richardson, TX

MondaySunny101° / 81°
TuesdaySunny98° / 79° 3%
WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 79° 20%
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 79° 34%
FridaySunny99° / 80° 7%

Air Quality Alert and Extreme Heat in Richardson - Aug 31, 2 PM

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Richardson residents face an active Air Quality Alert alongside dangerously high temperatures, with heat indices reaching 104 degrees today.

Reese Janssen

August 31, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*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.

Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 98F. The heat index is projected to reach 104 again. South southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance of precipitation at 3% for tomorrow, though skies are expected to remain clear. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 79F and heat indices up to 101.

Safety Reminders

Given the extreme heat and active air quality alert, residents should take necessary precautions. It is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Those with respiratory sensitivities may wish to monitor local air quality reports closely and consider reducing time spent outdoors. Always check official weather updates for any changes to the alert status.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Reese Janssen

Reese Janssen covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Richardson.

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