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5-day forecast / Van Alstyne, TX

WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 76° 17%
ThursdaySunny98° / 79°
FridaySunny97° / 79°
SaturdaySunny97° / 78° 10%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 77° 39%

Van Alstyne Heat Index Nears 100 With Slight Storm Chance - Jul 7, 4 PM

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Van Alstyne faces high heat with a feels-like temperature of 99F today. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms remains possible, but no severe weather alerts are active.

Marlene Ortiz

July 7, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 7, 4 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Van Alstyne is experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature at 93F. Due to the humidity, the feels-like temperature is currently 99F. The relative humidity stands at 47%, with a dew point of 70F. Winds are light, blowing at 5 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph. The sky is currently showing light rain.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 95F, with temperatures falling to around 93F in the afternoon. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 100. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Southwest winds will remain around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions will become partly cloudy with a low near 74F. Temperatures may rise to around 76F overnight. The heat index will stay high, with values as high as 98. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals are expected to remain under a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the area will see sunny skies with a high near 97F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 102. South southwest winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Tomorrow night, there will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by mostly clear skies. The low will be around 76F, with temperatures rising to around 78F overnight. The heat index will be as high as 100. South winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values approaching 100F, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and loved ones who may be vulnerable to the heat. While there are no active weather alerts, the slight chance of storms means keeping an eye on the sky is wise.

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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