*As of Sep 23, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
An Air Quality Alert is currently in effect for Richardson, Texas, as issued by the National Weather Service. This advisory remains active while the area experiences very hot conditions. At this moment on Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F with a relative humidity of 39%.
The heat index feels like 95F due to the dew point sitting at 64F. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 8 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 102 during the day. An east wind around 10 mph will accompany these conditions. There is only a 2% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will shift to mostly cloudy with a low near 75F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 97. East winds will persist at around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph. The chance of rain remains minimal at 2%.