Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Van Alstyne, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert, which is expected to impact the area, remains active until 9:00 PM CDT on June 18. Residents should be prepared for dangerously high heat index values over the next day.
As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 84 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 91 degrees. The relative humidity is at 70 percent, with a dew point of 73 degrees, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the south at 21 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 26 miles per hour. The sky is mostly cloudy at this moment.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies for today, with a high near 90 degrees. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 99 degrees. South winds will continue, ranging from 10 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1 percent.
Tonight, skies will clear to mostly clear, with a low around 74 degrees. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 97 degrees. South southeast winds will persist at 10 to 20 miles per hour.
Tomorrow brings significantly hotter conditions. Highs will approach 95 degrees, with the heat index soaring to 107 degrees. South southeast winds will be lighter, between 10 and 15 miles per hour. Skies will remain mostly sunny, and the chance of rain stays at 1 percent.
