*As of Sep 14, 6 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Richardson, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. The advisory carries a moderate severity level with expected urgency, running from early Monday morning until evening on September 14. Readers should note that this alert is the only active warning for the area at this time.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 82F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is sitting at 62%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 6 mph, though gusts have reached up to 18 mph. The sky remains clear as the day begins.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 101F. While the official high is near 101F, temperatures are expected to fall slightly to around 99F in the afternoon. The heat index values could climb as high as 106F. South winds will pick up between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 81F. Despite the clearing skies, the heat index may remain as high as 103F. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 101F. The heat index is forecast to reach an even higher 107F. South winds will persist around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Precipitation chances remain low at 1%.