Dangerous Heat and Humidity Conditions
Van Alstyne is currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 100F. This oppressive heat is compounded by high humidity levels, with a dew point of 75F and relative humidity at 63%. The sky remains clear at this time, but winds are blowing from the east southeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph.
Storms and Temperatures for Tonight
Tonight, the heat will persist with a low around 76F. The National Weather Service indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10pm, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the night. Some of these storms could produce heavy rain. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and the heat index is expected to reach as high as 98. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tomorrow's Forecast and Safety Advice
Tomorrow, the heat will remain intense with a high near 91F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1pm, with some storms potentially producing heavy rain. The sky will be partly sunny, and the heat index could reach as high as 101. Winds will come from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Temperatures will drop to a low of 77F tomorrow night under mostly clear skies, with heat index values still reaching 101 and south southeast winds around 10 mph.
