Current Conditions and Heat
Van Alstyne is experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon. The air temperature is currently 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 96F. Humidity levels are quite high, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 62%. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb to a high near 93F today. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could reach as high as 100 during the peak heat of the day. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, with a 30% probability of precipitation. Winds will remain around 10 mph from the south southeast.
As evening approaches, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 7pm. Skies will become partly cloudy overnight. The low will settle near 76F, though temperatures may rise to around 78F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 98. Winds will shift to the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will see similar warmth, with a high near 93F. The heat index is forecast to reach 101. Conditions will be mostly sunny initially, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Winds will be from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Overnight tomorrow, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F later in the night. The heat index will stay high at 98. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
