*As of Aug 22, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Van Alstyne, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until the evening hours today. The danger of excessive heat is immediate, with current conditions showing an air temperature of 97F. Due to humidity levels, the apparent temperature feels like 101F.
Current atmospheric data indicates a relative humidity of 37% and a dew point of 66F. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts recorded up to 3 mph. The sky remains clear as of this afternoon report.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures will remain dangerously high through the rest of today. The high is expected to reach near 100F. According to official forecasts, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. After that window, skies will be mostly sunny with heat index values peaking at 102. South winds will decrease to around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly as the low drops to near 79F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 4am. Skies will be partly cloudy with heat index values remaining high at 101. Winds will continue from the south southeast at around 5 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Outlook for Tomorrow
The heat will intensify significantly tomorrow. The high is forecast to reach near 104F, with heat index values climbing as high as 107. Skies will be mostly sunny throughout the day. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
