*As of Sep 6, 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 remains in effect until this evening, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. As of this Sunday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of humidity and sun pushes the feels-like temperature to 98F.
The relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the east-southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing full solar intensity to drive temperatures upward.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 103 during the day. East-southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph are expected. There is only a 7% chance of precipitation, so skies will remain clear and hot.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear with a low around 81F. Despite the drop in air temperature, heat index values may still reach as high as 102. Winds will become southerly at 0 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is minimal at just 4% for the overnight period.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. Heat index values are forecast to climb even higher, reaching up to 104. South-southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains low at 4%. Tomorrow night will see mostly clear skies and a low around 81F, with heat indices potentially hitting 103 again.