*As of Sep 22, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
An Air Quality Alert is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth on September 21 at 3:02PM CDT. While the specific severity and urgency levels are listed as unknown, residents should be aware that air quality conditions may impact health, particularly for sensitive groups.
Right now, the heat is palpable. The current air temperature stands at 95F, but with humidity and wind factors, it feels like 97F. The relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the northeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 100 during the day. Northeast winds will hover around 10 mph. There is only a 3% chance of precipitation, so skies should stay dry.
Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low around 75F. The heat index may remain elevated at values as high as 98. Winds will ease slightly to 5 to 10 mph from the northeast. Despite the drop in temperature, the air will still feel warm due to the humidity.
Tomorrow brings another hot day. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 102, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will shift to the east-northeast at around 10 mph. The chance of rain is minimal at 4%.