*As of Jul 31, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Van Alstyne, TX, is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. The danger is immediate and significant, with current air temperatures at 102F and a heat index making it feel like 106F.
Relative humidity sits at 29%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph under clear skies.
The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 108 degrees today. The day remains mostly sunny with a high near 101F. Southwest winds will average around 10 mph during the afternoon hours. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation, indicating dry conditions will persist.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain dangerously warm through the night. Conditions are expected to become partly cloudy with a low near 79F. However, heat index values will continue to reach as high as 108F overnight. Temperatures may even rise slightly to around 81F during the late night hours. Southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings a slight relief from the peak intensity but remains hot. The sky will be sunny with a high near 95F. A shift in wind direction is expected, with north winds picking up to 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 6%, though rain is not guaranteed.
