Van Alstyne heat feels like 100F under clear skies - Aug 5, 12 PM

*As of Aug 5, 12 PM local time.*

Heat is the lead concern

Dangerous heat is the main issue in Van Alstyne this afternoon. The air temperature is 95F, but it feels like 100F, making the heat the most important weather concern. Relative humidity is 42%, with a dew point of 68F. The sky is clear, and wind is 13 mph.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today stays sunny with a high near 98F and a 1% chance of precipitation. The forecast also points to heat index values as high as 101 and a south wind around 10 mph. Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 78F. Heat index values could still run as high as 101, with a south southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings more sun, a high near 97F and a low near 77F, with the chance of precipitation again at 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 100, and wind is forecast from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and heat safety

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts for Van Alstyne. That does not make the heat harmless. Drink water, take breaks from strenuous outdoor activity when you can, and look after people and pets that may be more vulnerable in hot weather. If you start to feel overheated, move to a cooler setting and rest.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com