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5-day forecast / Van Alstyne, TX

ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 73° 30%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 75° 19%
SaturdaySunny93° / 76° 1%
SundaySunny95° / 77° 1%
MondaySunny98° / 78°

Humid Start in Van Alstyne: 75°F Now, Heat and Storms Ahead - Jul 16, 8 AM

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Van Alstyne wakes up with high humidity and a 75°F reading. Today brings a high near 88°F with a 30% chance of storms, while tomorrow heats up to 90°F.

Marlene Ortiz

July 16, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 16, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Residents in Van Alstyne, TX, are experiencing a notably humid start to the day. As of this Thursday morning, the air temperature stands at 75°F, though the heat index makes it feel like 77°F. The relative humidity is sitting at 89%, with a dew point of 72°F, creating a muggy atmosphere that is likely to persist.

Skies are currently mostly clear, offering little relief from the moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing from the south at 5 mph with gusts reaching up to 10 mph. While the sun is out, the high moisture content is the defining feature of the current weather pattern.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Conditions will remain warm and humid throughout the day. The high temperature is expected to reach near 88°F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 86°F in the afternoon. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight, the chance for precipitation drops slightly to 20%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible before 10pm. Skies will be partly cloudy as the low settles near 73°F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 75°F overnight. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Thursday will bring warmer temperatures and continued humidity. The high will climb to near 90°F, with heat index values reaching as high as 98°F. The sky will be mostly sunny, transitioning to a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.

The chance of precipitation is 19% overall, with a 20% chance specifically noted for the afternoon period. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, given the high heat index and humidity, residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the peak heat hours. Checking on neighbors, especially the elderly, is also a prudent step during periods of high heat.

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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