*As of Sep 5, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Richardson, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert, which carries an expected urgency level, remains in effect until September 6 at 8:00PM CDT. The advisory highlights the dangerous heat conditions impacting the area this week.
As of Saturday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, with a heat index making it feel like 95F. Relative humidity is at 39%, and the dew point sits at 64F. Winds are light, blowing from the southeast at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts a continuation of hot conditions through the weekend. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 100F. Heat index values could reach as high as 105 during the day. Southeast winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains very low at just 4%.
Tonight, skies will clear to mostly clear conditions with a low around 80F. Heat index values may still climb as high as 104. Winds will shift to south southeast and remain light, between 0 and 10 mph.
Tomorrow looks to be even hotter. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach 104. Southeast winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of rain stays minimal at 4%. Tomorrow night will bring mostly clear skies and a low around 81F, with heat index values peaking at 103.