Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Van Alstyne is currently quite heavy with moisture. As of this Thursday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 91F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 70F and a relative humidity of 59%. Despite the muggy feel, the sky remains clear with winds blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures are expected to peak near 91F today. While the sky will be mostly sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. The National Weather Service indicates a 20% chance of precipitation during that window. Winds will continue to pick up, with south winds around 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph.
As evening approaches, skies will transition to partly cloudy. The low will settle near 76F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. South winds will persist at around 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will shift toward clearer skies tomorrow. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 93F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 100, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will shift to the south southwest, blowing between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Overnight tomorrow, skies will become partly cloudy again. The low will be around 77F, with temperatures rising to approximately 79F later in the night. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 99. South winds will continue at around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
