*As of Jul 23, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Overview
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Van Alstyne, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. As of this Thursday evening, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 98F.
The relative humidity is at 59%, and the dew point is recorded at 73F, indicating quite humid conditions that trap heat close to the ground. Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph, while the sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the sustained high heat index values expected over the next day. Residents should be aware that the heat will not break immediately, and the advisory remains active through the upcoming evening. This alert underscores the need for vigilance as the region experiences prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today in Van Alstyne, temperatures are expected to reach a high near 94F, with a low near 78F. The sky will remain mostly clear, and there is a 0% chance of precipitation. As tonight approaches, conditions will stay mostly clear with a low around 78.
The heat index is forecast to hit values as high as 100, even as the east southeast wind settles around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings slightly warmer conditions with a high near 95F and a low near 79F. The sky will be partly sunny, and the chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. The heat index is expected to climb to as high as 104, with south southeast winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph.
