Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Wednesday this morning in Van Alstyne, TX, where the air feels noticeably heavy. The current air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. This discrepancy is driven by significant moisture in the atmosphere, with the relative humidity at 84% and a dew point of 73F. These levels indicate quite humid conditions that can make the air feel thick and oppressive even before the day fully heats up. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Looking ahead, the National Weather Service indicates that conditions will shift toward clearer skies but intensifying heat. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 90F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%. As the day progresses, heat index values are projected to reach as high as 99. South winds will persist around 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
Tonight, skies will clear to mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low around 77F. Despite the clearing skies, the heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 97. Winds will continue from the south at around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow brings even warmer temperatures, with a high near 93F and a low near 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation is 0%. However, the heat index is forecast to climb significantly, reaching as high as 103. South winds will remain steady at around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. For tomorrow night, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy skies will accompany a low around 77F, with a heat index up to 101. Winds will shift to 5 to 15 mph, and there is a 40% chance of precipitation, with less than a tenth of an inch of rainfall possible.
