*As of Aug 17, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Van Alstyne, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert, expected to remain in effect, underscores the dangerous heat conditions impacting the area right now. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature up to 97F.
The relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are light, blowing from the west at 6 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph, under partly cloudy skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will persist through today. According to the National Weather Service, conditions will be sunny with a high near 103F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 103 during the day. West winds will remain around 5 mph. There is only a 12% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will clear up to mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low around 78F. However, heat index values will stay elevated at around 102 as temperatures rise slightly overnight. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings another day of intense heat. The forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 103F again. The heat index is projected to climb even higher, reaching up to 104.
