*As of Sep 27, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
An Air Quality Alert is currently active for Richardson, Texas. This advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth on September 26 at 3:44 PM CDT. While the specific severity and urgency levels are listed as unknown, residents are advised to remain aware of local air quality reports.
As of this Sunday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 86 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 89 degrees. Relative humidity is at 55 percent, and the dew point is recorded at 68 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms for today. Temperatures will reach a high near 96 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 101 degrees. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at speeds between 5 and 10 mph. There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms still in the mix. The low will drop to around 74 degrees. Heat index values may reach up to 98 degrees during the evening hours.
Winds will decrease to around 5 mph from the south-southeast. The chance of precipitation remains at 30 percent, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall expected.