*As of Aug 19, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Van Alstyne, Texas, signaling severe and expected danger from high temperatures. As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 102F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 105F. The relative humidity is at 28%, with a dew point of 63F.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The sky remains clear under these intense conditions.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Van Alstyne will experience mostly sunny skies with a high near 102F. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 82F later in the night. The heat index is expected to remain as high as 105F even after sunset. Winds will continue from the south at around 10 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain hot and sunny with a high near 103F. The heat index could climb as high as 106F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm, with a precipitation chance of 20%.
Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight into tomorrow night, skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise to around 80F later in the night.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10pm, also with a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will come from the south southeast at around 5 mph.
