*As of Jul 11, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
Van Alstyne, Texas, is currently under the influence of very hot and humid air. As of this evening on Saturday, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 99F. The relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F, contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 12 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, temperatures are expected to reach a high near 95F before dropping to a low near 77F tonight. The sky will remain mostly clear throughout the day with only a 6% chance of precipitation. Overnight, temperatures will initially fall to around 77F but will rise to approximately 79F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 99F. Winds will shift to the south southwest, ranging from 5 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow's Outlook
Tomorrow, the weather pattern will shift slightly with the arrival of moisture. Highs will hover near 95F, with temperatures dropping to around 93F in the afternoon. The sky will be mostly sunny, but precipitation chances increase significantly. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms from 1pm to 4pm, and continuing thereafter. The overall chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Heat index values may climb as high as 103F. Winds will be light, coming from the south around 5 mph.
