*As of Aug 14, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Van Alstyne, TX, is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory remains in effect until this evening, highlighting moderate severity and expected urgency for the region. Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat wave, with the air temperature at 100F.
However, the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel significantly hotter, with a heat index (feels-like) of 105F.
The relative humidity is currently at 33%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing solar radiation to intensify the heat throughout the day. This advisory serves as a critical warning for residents to monitor local conditions closely.
Forecast and Safety Precautions
Today in Van Alstyne, skies will remain sunny with a high near 100F. The low tonight is expected to be around 78F. Despite the drop in air temperature, heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 102F overnight.
Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F during the night hours.
