*As of Aug 23, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Van Alstyne, Texas, signaling severe heat conditions that pose significant risks to health and safety. As of this Sunday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 102F, but the combination of heat and humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 105F. The relative humidity is at 28%, with a dew point of 63F.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph under clear skies.
The National Weather Service has issued this warning due to the intensity and duration of the heat. Residents should treat these conditions with extreme caution. The heat index values are expected to remain dangerously high throughout the period covered by the alert.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today remains sunny with a high near 103F. Heat index values will climb as high as 105. Winds will be from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated as high as 103. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings continued heat with mostly sunny skies and a high near 105F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 104. Winds will increase slightly, coming from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation remains very low at 2%.
