*As of Sep 20, 2 PM local time.*
Current Heat and Conditions
Richardson is experiencing very hot conditions this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the heat index makes it feel like 96F. Relative humidity is at 41% with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, though gusts are reported at 11 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day progresses.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb to a high near 96F today, with heat index values reaching as high as 99. The sky will be partly sunny. South winds will shift to between 5 and 10 mph. There is a slight chance of precipitation at 14%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
As evening approaches, conditions will change. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 76F. Southeast winds will drop to around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 40%. Showers and thunderstorms are likely between 7pm and 10pm, followed by another chance for storms between 10pm and 4am. Rainfall amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will see a high near 92F, offering a slight decrease from today's peak heat. The sky will be mostly sunny with southwest winds around 5 mph. There is a 41% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. New rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.