Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Wednesday this afternoon in Van Alstyne, TX, where the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter. The current feels-like temperature is 99F, driven by a relative humidity of 47% and a dew point of 70F. These humidity levels indicate quite humid air, which traps heat and reduces the body's ability to cool itself through evaporation. The sky remains clear overhead, allowing full solar intensity to contribute to the rising temperatures. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph, providing minimal relief from the warmth.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 101 during the peak afternoon hours. South winds will persist around 15 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, and skies will remain sunny throughout the day. As evening approaches, conditions will transition to mostly clear skies tonight. The low will settle near 76F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 97. Winds will shift to south southeast, ranging from 5 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will continue with a high near 93F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 100. Skies will be mostly sunny, with a slight 9% chance of precipitation. Winds will ease to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.
