Current Conditions and Heat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Van Alstyne, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service. This alert carries a moderate severity level and is expected to remain active until the evening. Residents are advised to take precautions against the intense heat.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 86F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel significantly hotter. The relative humidity is at 75%, with a dew point of 77F, contributing to a feels-like temperature of 97F. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy at this moment, but the heat remains the primary concern.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, conditions will shift to mostly sunny skies with a high near 94F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 106. Southeast winds will hover around 10 mph. While the chance of precipitation is only 1%, the heat will be the dominant feature of the day.
As evening approaches, the weather pattern will change. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop after 10pm tonight. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 76F. Heat index values may still reach 103 during the early part of the night before the storms move in. Winds will shift to the east northeast at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow's Outlook
Tomorrow, the rain will persist. Showers and thunderstorms are likely again, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 86F. The east northeast wind will continue at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high at 70%, with potential new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch. Temperatures will drop to a low of 73F tomorrow night, with similar rain chances and east southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.
