*As of Sep 29, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Weather Alert Active
Residents in Richardson are under an active Flood Watch, which carries a severity rating of severe and is designated as future urgency by the National Weather Service. This alert was issued on September 29 at 1:43 AM CDT and remains in effect until October 1 at 1:00 PM CDT.
The watch indicates that conditions are favorable for flooding, though specific rainfall totals have not been finalized at this stage.
Current Conditions and Today's Forecast
It is currently Tuesday this afternoon in Richardson. The air temperature stands at 90F, with a feels-like temperature also at 90F. Relative humidity is recorded at 41%, and the dew point is 63F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The sky remains mostly clear.
Today, expect a high near 95F and a low near 77F. Skies will be mostly sunny with a 0% chance of precipitation. South southeast winds will continue between 10 to 15 mph. As tonight approaches, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low around 77F. Winds may increase slightly, with gusts as high as 25 mph possible.
Tomorrow's Outlook and Safety Reminders
Tomorrow brings a high near 95F and a low near 75F. The sky will be mostly cloudy, transitioning to a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 24%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Heat index values may reach as high as 101 during the afternoon.