Sweltering Conditions and Humidity
Van Alstyne is currently experiencing very hot and oppressively humid conditions. The air temperature stands at 89F, but the heat index makes it feel like 99F. The dew point is sitting at 75F with a relative humidity of 63%, creating a muggy atmosphere that intensifies the perceived heat. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, temperatures will peak near 92F before dropping to a low near 77F. The sky will transition from mostly cloudy to a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day, with a 41% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues after 1am. Conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 77F. The heat index will stay high, reaching values as high as 98F. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph. Residents should anticipate a 40% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow’s Outlook
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 89F and a low near 77F. The sky will be partly sunny, and the heat index will reach as high as 97F. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. There is a 43% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Similar to tonight, new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
