*As of Sep 7, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Richardson, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until September 8 at 8:00PM CDT, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of humidity and wind creates a feels-like temperature of 102F.
The relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies today with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 during the day. Southeast winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, conditions will clear out with a low around 82F. However, temperatures may rise slightly overnight to around 84F. Heat index values could still reach 103 as winds shift to the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow will also be sunny with a high near 100F and heat index values climbing back up to 106. Winds will remain light from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with only a 9% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop to a low of around 81F tomorrow night under mostly clear skies.