*As of Sep 4, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Arrives in Richardson
Residents in Richardson are facing dangerously hot conditions this afternoon. The air temperature is currently sitting at 95F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. This significant disparity is driven by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity levels at 44%.
Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will see sunny skies with a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 102 during the day. Winds are expected to be around 10 mph from the south-southeast.
As evening approaches, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies for tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 100, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph.
Tomorrow promises to be even hotter. Sunny skies are forecast with a high near 99F. Heat index values are expected to peak at 104.
Winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 10 mph from the south-southeast. Overnight tomorrow, skies will turn mostly clear again, with a low around 79F and temperatures rising to about 81F. The heat index will stay high at 101, with winds remaining calm at 0 to 10 mph.