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5-day forecast / Richardson, TX

TuesdayMostly Sunny95° / 77°
WednesdayMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 75° 24%
ThursdayShowers And Thunderstorms80° / 72° 95%
FridayShowers And Thunderstorms81° / 68° 82%
SaturdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely79° / 67° 67%

Flood Watch in Effect for Richardson as Heat Persists - Sep 29, 2 PM

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A severe Flood Watch is active for Richardson through October 1. Temperatures remain near 95 degrees today with mostly sunny skies, while tomorrow brings a slight chance of storms.

Reese Janssen

September 29, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*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.

Temperatures will fall to around 93 in the afternoon before rising again overnight. Winds will remain from the south southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 35 mph. Tomorrow night will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, followed by likely showers and thunderstorms.

The precipitation chance rises to 70%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Given the severe alert and potential for heavy rain, residents should monitor local news for updates. In the heat, hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion. As conditions evolve, stay informed about any changes to the Flood Watch status.

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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