Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Friday this morning in Van Alstyne, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid conditions right from the start. The sky is clear, and winds are light at 7 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures are expected to climb sharply today. The high will reach near 94F, with heat index values as high as 100. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 17%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 7pm. The low will drop to near 76F, though temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 99. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% for the overnight period.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will intensify tomorrow. The high will near 96F, with heat index values climbing as high as 102. Skies will be mostly sunny, but a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 18%, with rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night will see partly cloudy skies with a low around 75F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Heat index values will reach as high as 101.
