*As of Oct 3, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions
Residents in Richardson are experiencing quite humid conditions this Saturday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 73F, but the heat index feels like 75F due to the moisture in the air. Relative humidity is sitting at a heavy 94%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant saturation.
Visibility is reduced by fog and mist, accompanied by light rain. Winds are gentle from the northeast at 5 mph, though gusts have reached up to 14 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The National Weather Service indicates that rain showers are likely for the remainder of today. Expect cloudy skies with a high near 77F. Northeast winds will persist between 5 to 10 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts potentially ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
As evening approaches, conditions remain unsettled. A chance of rain showers exists before 7pm, followed by a possibility of showers and thunderstorms later in the night. Temperatures will drop to a low around 67F, though they may rise slightly to near 69F overnight.
Winds will shift to north northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Another tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain is possible during this period.