Oppressive Humidity and Afternoon Storms
Residents in Van Alstyne are currently dealing with oppressively humid conditions. The air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 75F indicating heavy moisture in the air. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts up to 8 mph, and the sky remains mostly clear during this overnight period.
Today, the heat will intensify significantly. Highs are expected to reach near 90F, with heat index values climbing as high as 101F. There is a 49% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 1pm. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures will drop to a low near 75F tonight.
Clearing Skies and Rising Heat
Tonight, the chance of precipitation remains with a 50% probability of showers and thunderstorms. Conditions will be mostly cloudy with a low around 75F. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph. Between 10pm and 1am, there is a slight chance of additional showers and thunderstorms. The sky will become partly cloudy, and temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. Heat index values could reach 99F. South southeast winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph. Another tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain is possible.
Tomorrow brings a shift in weather patterns. The sky will be mostly sunny with a high near 92F. Heat index values will again reach as high as 101F. South southwest winds will blow around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 3%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 76F tomorrow night under mostly clear skies, with south winds remaining around 10 mph.
