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SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 74° 28%
MondaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 74° 23%
TuesdayMostly Sunny96° / 74° 11%
WednesdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely92° / 73° 57%
ThursdayShowers And Thunderstorms85° / 70° 80%

Air Quality Alert in Effect for Richardson as Heat Persists - Sep 27, 2 PM

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An active air quality alert is in place for Richardson, TX, as temperatures remain high. Residents should monitor conditions while scattered showers are possible today.

Reese Janssen

September 27, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*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.

Outlook for Tomorrow

Tomorrow brings sunny skies with a high near 94 degrees. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 99 degrees. Winds will continue from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance, or 20 percent probability, of showers and thunderstorms. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the active air quality alert and high heat index values, it is prudent to limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Monitor local news or weather apps for updates on the air quality alert status. If you are sensitive to air pollution, consider reducing time spent outside until conditions improve.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Reese Janssen

Reese Janssen covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Richardson.

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