*As of Sep 27, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents of Richardson, Texas, should be aware that an Air Quality Alert is currently active. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth on September 26 at 3:44PM CDT. While the specific severity and urgency levels are listed as unknown, the advisory remains in effect for the area.
As of this Sunday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 86F, with a feels-like temperature of 89F due to humidity levels. The relative humidity is recorded at 55%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, high temperatures will reach near 96F, while lows tonight will drop to around 75F. There is a 28% chance of precipitation today, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 99 during the day.
South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, conditions will feature scattered showers and thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies. The low will settle near 75F, and heat index values may reach 97. South southeast winds will slow to around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with minimal rainfall expected.
Tomorrow, the high will be near 95F, dropping to approximately 93F in the afternoon. Lows will rise to around 76F overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm tomorrow night, followed by partly cloudy skies.