Humid start in Van Alstyne as heat builds toward 98 today - Aug 4, 8 AM

*As of Aug 4, 8 AM local time.*

Humid start

Quite humid air is the main weather story in Van Alstyne this morning. The dew point is 70F, and relative humidity is 74%, giving the air a sticky feel before the hottest part of today arrives.

Current conditions are clear, with an air temperature of 79F and a feels-like temperature of 80F. Wind is light at 5 mph, with gusts up to 11 mph.

Today and tonight

Today stays sunny, with a high near 98F and only a 2% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach as high as 99, so it will feel close to the upper 90s as the day heats up. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight remains mostly clear. The low is near 76F, with temperatures rising to around 78 overnight. Heat index values may still be as high as 99, and south southeast wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow and safety note

Tomorrow brings more sun and a hotter afternoon, with a high near 100F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation is 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 102, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts for Van Alstyne.

With humidity staying noticeable and heat building, keep water nearby, take breaks from strenuous outdoor activity, and check on people or pets who may be more sensitive to hot weather.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com