*As of Aug 18, 11 AM local time.*
Critical Heat Alerts Active
Residents in Van Alstyne, Texas, are under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains in effect until this evening. Additionally, a Heat Advisory is active with moderate severity, concluding at midday.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat event. The air temperature stands at 95F, but the feels-like temperature is 97F due to humidity levels at 37% and a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 9 mph with gusts reaching 15 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 105F. The National Weather Service reports heat index values as high as 106. Southwest winds will persist between 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F overnight. Heat index values could reach 105. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow remains sunny with a high near 103F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 104. Winds will shift to the south southwest around 10 mph. Precipitation chances remain minimal at 1%.
