Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dallas / Addison Airport (KADS)

Lat: 32.97°NLon: 96.83°WElev: 643ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 13.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 28 Aug 8:47 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Richardson TX

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Richardson TX
 32.92°N 96.7°W (Elev. 627 ft)
9:08 am CDT Aug 28, 2025
9am CDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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