Oppressive Humidity Covers Richardson as Heat Builds Toward Tomorrow - Oct 13, 6 AM

*As of Oct 13, 6 AM local time.*

Humid start

Richardson is beginning Tuesday this morning with oppressive humidity, including a dew point of 75°F and relative humidity of 89%. The air temperature is 79°F, with a feels-like temperature of 82°F. Winds are from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 24 mph, while skies are mainly clear.

Today and tonight

Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 89°F. South winds are expected at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 6%.

Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low near 77°F. South winds will be around 10 mph, and gusts could reach 25 mph.

Tomorrow’s heat

Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high near 92°F and a low near 72°F. There is a slight chance of rain showers, with a 20% chance of precipitation. The heat index could reach 99°F.

South winds are expected at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tomorrow night should be mostly clear, with south-southeast winds around 10 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph.

No active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts are listed for the area. With the combination of humidity and heat, residents should drink water regularly, take breaks from strenuous outdoor activity, and stay attentive to signs of heat stress.

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Sources

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National Weather Service forecast data

Open-Meteo weather data