Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Van Alstyne is currently under the influence of dangerous heat and high humidity. As of this Thursday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 74F and relative humidity at 57%. Winds are blowing from the south at 19 mph, with gusts reaching 28 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy at this hour.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies for the remainder of today, with a high near 93F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 106 during the day. South winds will average around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight.
Conditions will shift after 1am tonight, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low around 77F. The heat index will remain high, reaching up to 103. South winds will decrease to 5 to 15 mph. There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow and Safety Reminders
Tomorrow, the area will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms with partly sunny skies. The high will be near 89F, with heat index values peaking at 97. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 50%, with rainfall totals again expected between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
