*As of Jul 18, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Saturday evening in Van Alstyne, TX, where the heat remains intense. The air temperature is sitting at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 95F. Relative humidity is at 52%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that can make the warmth feel more oppressive than the actual air temperature suggests.
Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph, providing some relief against the mostly clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high is expected to reach near 94F, with a low near 76F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, and skies will be partly cloudy. As the day transitions into tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy.
Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to a south direction, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The high will climb to near 97F under sunny skies. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 103.
Winds will continue from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Looking ahead to tomorrow night, the sky will become mostly clear with a low around 77F. Heat index values may remain elevated, reaching up to 102, with south winds maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
