Active Alerts and Current Conditions
A severe Flood Watch is currently in effect for Van Alstyne, Texas. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth and remains in place through the afternoon of tomorrow. Residents should monitor conditions closely as the potential for flooding exists during this period.
Right now, the atmosphere is quite saturated. The air temperature sits at 72F, but the heat index makes it feel like 79F. Relative humidity is high at 91%, with a dew point of 70F. Winds are light at 4 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph, under an overcast sky.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms is high. There is a 70% probability of precipitation, with rain likely after the early hours. Temperatures will drop to a low near 70F. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at around 10 mph. Residents can expect new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch.
Tomorrow, the weather will remain unsettled. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10am, followed by a chance of similar activity between 10am and 1pm. The sky will be partly sunny, with a high near 85F. The heat index may reach as high as 99F. Winds will increase to the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 45%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
