*As of Jul 16, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Van Alstyne, TX, where the air feels quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature up to 91F. This discomfort is driven by a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 73F, indicating significant atmospheric moisture.
The sky remains mostly cloudy, blocking direct sunlight but trapping heat. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph. These conditions create a muggy environment that may feel oppressive to those spending time outdoors.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, high temperatures will reach near 88F, though they may dip slightly to around 86F in the afternoon. There is a 37% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of precipitation at 40%, with new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will shift to around 10 mph from the south.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, particularly before 7pm. Temperatures will fall to a low near 73F, with readings rising to around 75F overnight. The sky stays mostly cloudy with south winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with minimal rainfall expected.
Tomorrow, conditions will begin to clear up. The sky will be partly sunny with a high near 91F. Heat index values could climb as high as 98F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
