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5-day forecast / Van Alstyne, TX

FridaySunny96° / 78°
SaturdaySunny97° / 79° 2%
SundaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 74° 34%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 72° 31%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 72° 30%

Dangerous Heat Index Hits 101 in Van Alstyne as Temperatures Soar - Jul 10, 4 PM

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Van Alstyne residents face dangerous heat today with a heat index of 101F. Sunny skies and strong winds continue through tomorrow with no severe weather alerts.

Marlene Ortiz

July 10, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 10, 4 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Risk

Van Alstyne is currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. Relative humidity is at 37% with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 17 mph, with gusts reaching 19 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will remain sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 101. South winds will persist around 15 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F tonight. During the overnight hours, temperatures may rise slightly to around 80. The heat index will remain high at 100. Skies will stay clear with south winds between 10 and 15 mph.

Tomorrow continues the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 97F. The heat index will again reach 101. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. Tonight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Skies will be mostly clear with a low around 79F. The heat index will be 100. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph. There is a 20% chance of precipitation during this period.

Safety Reminders

No active National Weather Service alerts are in effect for this area. However, the extreme heat index values require caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. The combination of high temperatures and wind can increase fire danger, so monitor local conditions closely.

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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