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5-day forecast / Van Alstyne, TX

TodaySunny95° / 76°
ThursdayMostly Sunny93° / 76° 9%
FridayMostly Sunny94° / 77° 12%
SaturdayMostly Sunny94° / 76° 8%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 75° 19%

Humid Heat Persists in Van Alstyne as Temperatures Climb

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Van Alstyne residents face a humid Wednesday afternoon with a heat index nearing 100 degrees. Conditions remain dry with no active weather alerts.

Marlene Ortiz

July 1, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Wednesday this afternoon in Van Alstyne, TX, where the air feels noticeably heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature up to 94F. The relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating a muggy atmosphere that can make the heat feel more intense than the thermometer suggests. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 19 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sun will dominate the sky, bringing a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 100 during the peak of the day. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, so residents can expect dry conditions throughout the day. As evening approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F, though they may rise to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 98. Winds will shift to the south southeast, slowing to 5 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow, the pattern remains largely consistent. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 93F. Heat index values are expected to climb back up to 100. South southeast winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 9%. As tomorrow night falls, skies will turn partly cloudy. The low will settle around 76F, with temperatures potentially rising to 78F overnight. The heat index will again reach 98, with southeast winds blowing at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching 100 degrees, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Check on elderly neighbors or those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety during these warm conditions.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Marlene Ortiz

Marlene Ortiz covers weather, storms, and seasonal life across Van Alstyne and Grayson County.

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