Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Wednesday evening in Van Alstyne, and the heat is palpable. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature up to 96F. Humidity levels are significant, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 56%. Winds are brisk, blowing from the south at 18 mph with gusts reaching 25 mph. The sky remains clear overhead, offering no relief from the sun’s intensity during the day.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high is expected to reach near 92F, with a low near 76F. Precipitation chances are at 0%, and skies will stay mostly clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76, though they may rise slightly to around 78 during the overnight hours. Winds will continue from the south around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 92F and a low near 75F. Skies will be mostly sunny. The heat index is forecast to climb as high as 101, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. South winds will remain around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. There is a minimal chance of precipitation at 1%.
Late Night Outlook and Safety
Looking ahead to tomorrow night, the pattern shifts. A chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1am. Skies will become mostly cloudy with a low around 75. The heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 98. Winds will decrease to 5 to 15 mph from the south. There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
