Oppressive Humidity and Heat
The air in Van Alstyne is currently heavy with moisture, creating an oppressively humid environment. The relative humidity stands at 74%, with a dew point of 75F. These conditions contribute to a feels-like temperature of 92F, even though the actual air temperature is 84F. Winds are blowing at 16 mph, though gusts are reported at 15 mph, under a sky that is mostly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the heat index is expected to reach as high as 101F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation overall. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Highs will reach near 90F, with lows near 76F. South winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the humidity remains high, with heat index values as high as 99F. Temperatures will drop to around 76F, though they may rise to around 78F overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. The sky will be partly cloudy, and south southeast winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow, the sky will be mostly sunny with a high near 92F. The heat index will again climb to as high as 101F. South southwest winds will be around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 3%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 76F and heat index values as high as 99F. South winds will remain around 10 mph.
