*As of Aug 15, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory of moderate severity is currently in effect for Van Alstyne, Texas. This alert remains active until August 16 at 8:00PM CDT. Residents are advised that conditions are already quite warm, with the air temperature sitting at 91F this morning. The combination of heat and humidity is making it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 99F.
Current atmospheric data shows a relative humidity of 53% and a dew point of 72F, indicating substantial moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky remains clear as the day begins.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny day today with a high near 99F. While the chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, the heat will be intense. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 during the afternoon hours. Winds will remain around 10 mph from the south southwest.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear with a low near 78F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F overnight. Despite the clearing skies, the heat index will stay elevated, peaking at 104. South winds will continue at approximately 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. The heat index is projected to reach 103. Winds will shift slightly but remain light, between 5 and 10 mph from the south southwest.
