*As of Aug 17, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory are currently in effect for Van Alstyne, TX, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require immediate caution. The National Weather Service has issued these alerts due to the intense thermal stress expected in the area. Right now, the air temperature stands at 102F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 105F.
Relative humidity is at 28%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are light at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today remains sunny with a high near 102F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 11%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 103 during the day.
Overnight, skies will become mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to around 78F, though they may rise slightly to about 81F later in the night. Heat indices could still hit 101 overnight.
Tomorrow continues the trend of intense heat. The sky will be sunny with a high near 103F and a low near 80F. Precipitation chances drop further to 3%.
Heat index values are forecast to climb as high as 104. Winds will shift to the southwest, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Overnight into the following morning, skies will be mostly clear with lows around 80F and heat indices up to 102.
