*As of Aug 15, 5 AM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Van Alstyne, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating and is expected to remain in effect until August 15 at 8:00PM CDT. This alert underscores the significant heat risk facing the community over the next several days.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this event. At this moment, the air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a dangerous 101F. The relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 106 during the peak of the day. South southwest winds are expected around 10 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation, so residents should expect dry conditions.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F overnight. Heat index values are forecast to remain elevated at up to 104. South winds will persist around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to hit 103. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Precipitation chances drop to 0%. Tonight tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 77F and winds around 5 mph.
