*As of Jul 12, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Van Alstyne, TX, are waking up to a notably muggy atmosphere. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the real story is the moisture in the air. With a relative humidity of 84% and a dew point of 73F, the air feels heavy and sticky. The current feels-like temperature is 82F, reflecting that oppressive dampness. Skies are mostly cloudy, and winds are light at 6 mph with no significant gusts recorded.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The heat and humidity will intensify as the day progresses. Today, the high will reach near 92F. However, the heat index values are expected to climb as high as 98F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 53% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The National Weather Service indicates partly sunny skies with temperatures falling to around 89F in the afternoon. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction at around 5 mph. Residents should anticipate new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
As evening approaches, the chance for precipitation remains at 50%. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low near 73F. Temperatures may actually rise to around 75F during the overnight hours. Winds will become light, blowing from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Another tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain is possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will remain unsettled into tomorrow. The high will drop slightly to near 88F, but the heat index will still reach 98F. The chance of precipitation is 44%, with showers and thunderstorms possible before 7am, then again between 7am and 1pm, and continuing later in the day. Skies will be partly sunny. Winds will remain light from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to stay between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
