*As of Sep 3, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Notable Heat
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Richardson, TX, where the air temperature stands at 90F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 98F. The relative humidity is sitting at 59%, supported by a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere that many will find oppressive.
Winds are active from the south southeast at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as we move through the afternoon hours.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms today. Temperatures will struggle to climb past a high near 88F before dropping to a low near 76F tonight. During the day, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 100F.
Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. The low will settle around 76F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. Winds will ease to between 5 and 15 mph from the south southeast, with gusts still possible up to 25 mph.
There is a 30% chance of precipitation tonight, with new rainfall amounts potentially falling between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.