*As of Oct 1, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
Residents in Richardson should be aware that a Flood Watch is currently active for the area. This alert, issued by the National Weather Service, carries a severity rating of Severe with future urgency. It remains in effect until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT. The watch indicates that flooding from heavy rain is possible during this window.
Right now, the atmosphere is saturated. The air temperature sits at 73F, but the heat index makes it feel like 75F. Relative humidity is extremely high at 94%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy environment. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky is currently producing light rain.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 4pm, followed by a chance of additional storms later in the day. Temperatures will peak near 76F under cloudy skies. South winds may gust as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 71%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight, the rain continues. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, followed by more widespread activity. Temperatures will drop to a low near 71F, though they may rise slightly to around 73F overnight. South southeast winds will ease to around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation jumps to 90%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings continued wet weather. Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, keeping skies cloudy. Highs will reach near 77F. Northeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high at 90%, with another 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall possible.