*As of Jul 17, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Van Alstyne feels heavy this Friday evening, with a notable level of moisture lingering in the atmosphere. Current readings show an air temperature of 88F, but the heat index pushes the perceived temperature up to 94F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 72F, which creates a muggy environment despite the relative humidity sitting at 59%.
The sky remains clear overhead, but the wind is providing some movement, blowing from the south at 11 mph with gusts reaching 18 mph.
Forecast Overview
Looking ahead, the heat will intensify. Today is expected to be partly cloudy with a high near 90F and a low near 75F. The chance of precipitation remains very low at just 4%.
As the weekend approaches, conditions will shift toward more sun and higher temperatures. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 100 during the day.
Winds will continue from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Overnight tonight, skies will stay partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 75, though they may rise slightly to around 77 during the night. Winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph from the south.
