Current Conditions and Heat Index
Van Alstyne is experiencing very hot conditions this Thursday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the heat index makes it feel like 99F. Humidity levels are quite noticeable, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 47%. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 94F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 98. The chance of precipitation is 13%. As evening approaches, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 7pm and 10pm. Overnight lows will drop to around 75F, though temperatures may rise to about 77F later in the night. Heat index values could reach 98 again. Winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph from the southeast. The chance of precipitation for tonight is 20%.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 94F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1pm. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 100. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Overnight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 76F. Temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. Heat index values could reach 98. Winds will be from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation for tomorrow night is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
