Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Van Alstyne remains quite heavy with moisture this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is holding at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant stickiness in the atmosphere. Winds are light, blowing from the northeast at 8 mph with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, limiting direct sunlight but trapping heat near the ground.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
For the remainder of today, temperatures will struggle to climb, with a high near 80F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances at 20%. The National Weather Service notes a slight chance of these storms before 7pm, though skies will remain partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Northeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
As tonight approaches, conditions will stay mostly cloudy with a low near 69F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 71F during the overnight hours. Winds will calm down to 0 to 5 mph from the east northeast. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% for the early part of the night, but the likelihood of rain diminishes as the night progresses.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a noticeable shift in weather patterns. Skies will clear to become mostly sunny, allowing temperatures to climb to a high near 87F. This represents a significant warming trend compared to today. Winds will remain light, coming from the east northeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 5%, making it a dry and warm day. Overnight lows will settle near 72F, with temperatures rising to around 74F later in the night under partly cloudy skies. South southeast winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph.
