*As of Sep 16, 2 PM 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. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until this evening, signaling dangerous heat levels for the area. As of Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F, with a feels-like temperature of 98F due to humidity and wind conditions.
The relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day progresses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 101F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104 during the peak heat of the day. South-southeast winds will hover around 10 mph, with only a 4% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 82F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 102. Winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph from the south-southeast.
Tomorrow, the heat continues with mostly sunny skies and a high near 100F. Afternoon temperatures may fall slightly to around 98F, but heat index values could spike as high as 106. South-southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph, with a 12% chance of rain.