*As of Oct 9, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Residents of Richardson, Texas, are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This advisory remains in effect as the region experiences clear skies and warm conditions. The alert was originally issued on October 9 at 2:19 PM CDT, with a prior alert having been posted on October 8 at 2:31 PM CDT.
While specific severity and urgency levels are not detailed in the current data, the presence of these alerts indicates that air quality may be compromised for sensitive groups.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 90 degrees Fahrenheit, though it feels like 87 degrees due to atmospheric conditions. The relative humidity is low at 26 percent, with a dew point of 50 degrees. Winds are light, blowing from the east at 7 miles per hour with gusts reaching up to 8 miles per hour. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will remain sunny with a high near 89 degrees. East winds will be around 5 mph. As evening approaches, skies will stay clear with a low near 66 degrees. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly to around 68 degrees overnight. Winds during the night will shift to east-northeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow continues the pattern of sunny skies with a high near 90 degrees. Afternoon temperatures may dip slightly to around 88 degrees. Southeast winds will remain light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The night following tomorrow will be clear with a low around 68 degrees and south winds near 5 mph.