Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Van Alstyne, TX, where the air feels heavy and muggy. The current air temperature stands at 84F, but the high moisture content in the atmosphere makes it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 92F. The relative humidity is at 74%, and the dew point is 75F, indicating oppressively humid conditions that can make the air feel thick and stagnant. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
For the remainder of today, temperatures are expected to reach a high near 87F. Despite the clear skies currently, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 19% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service indicates a 20% chance of precipitation for this period, with heat index values potentially climbing as high as 97. Temperatures may fall to around 85F in the afternoon. South winds will pick up slightly to around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight, the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, particularly before 7pm. The sky will become partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to a low around 74F. Winds will remain from the south at around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% during the early evening hours before clearing out.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the weather will improve significantly with mostly sunny skies. Highs will reach near 89F, and the heat index could climb as high as 98 due to lingering humidity. The chance of precipitation drops to just 3%, signaling a dry day ahead. South winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 75F, and winds will ease slightly to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
