*As of Jul 12, 4 AM local time.*
Humid Conditions and Current Readings
Residents in Van Alstyne are waking up to a notably humid start to the weekend. As of this Sunday overnight, the air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. The relative humidity is holding at 79%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Skies remain clear, and winds are light at 6 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph.
Weekend Forecast: Heat and Storms
Today brings a mix of sun and clouds, with a high near 92F. Temperatures will dip slightly to around 89F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 98F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 53% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. Winds will shift to south southwest at around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain partly to mostly cloudy with a low near 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight. There is a 30% to 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with another tenth to quarter of an inch of rain possible. Winds will be light, shifting from south to east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the humidity persists with a high near 88F. The heat index will again climb to 98F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 7am, then again between 7am and 1pm, with a continued chance later in the day. The chance of precipitation is 44% overall. Another tenth to quarter of an inch of rain is possible. Winds will remain light from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The low for tomorrow night will be near 72F, with a 30% chance of storms before 7pm.
