*As of Sep 1, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents of Richardson are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect while the area experiences intense heat. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 97F due to humidity levels sitting at 37%.
The dew point is recorded at 64F. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 11 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 100F expected. Heat index values may reach as high as 107 during the peak heat of the day. There is a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm, though the overall chance of precipitation remains low at 10%. Winds will shift to east southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, conditions will ease slightly but remain warm. A slight chance of rain showers persists before 7pm. The sky will become partly cloudy with a low around 79F. Heat index values could still reach 105 as the night progresses. Southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a mix of sun and potential storms. The high will be near 96F, with temperatures dropping to around 93 in the afternoon. Heat index values are forecast to reach 104. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1pm. Winds will remain from the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.