*As of Oct 15, 2 PM local time.*
Active Weather Alert
Residents of Richardson should be aware that a Wind Advisory is currently in effect. This moderate-severity alert, issued by the National Weather Service, remains active until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT. The advisory highlights periods of strong winds that may cause minor inconveniences or power outages.
Current Conditions and Today's Forecast
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Richardson. The air temperature stands at 86F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F due to humidity levels. Relative humidity is at 59%, and the dew point is recorded at 70F, indicating quite humid conditions for this time of year.
Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, though gusts have been noted up to 8 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy.
Today will be sunny with a high near 88F. The chance of precipitation is low at 9%. As evening approaches, conditions will shift.
Tonight brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 57F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 61F overnight.
Winds will shift to the north, increasing from 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 40%, though new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.