*As of Sep 28, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents of Richardson, Texas, are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect as local conditions reflect a mix of warmth and humidity. At this moment, the air temperature stands at 86F with a feels-like reading of 89F.
The relative humidity is at 55%, and the dew point is recorded at 68F. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 9 mph, with gusts matching that speed. The sky overhead is mostly cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
For the remainder of today, temperatures will climb to a high near 92F. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 98. Winds will continue from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The overall chance of precipitation for today is 18%.
As tonight approaches, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 7pm. Temperatures will drop to a low near 74F, though they may rise slightly to around 76F during the overnight hours. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% for this period.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings clearer skies with mostly sunny conditions expected. Highs will reach near 94F. Heat index values are projected to climb as high as 99. Winds will shift to south southeast, ranging from 5 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to 8%.