*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Van Alstyne, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until August 27 at 8:00PM CDT, signaling a period of potentially hazardous heat for the region.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this event. At this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 100F. The relative humidity is at 31%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are light from the northwest at 6 mph, though gusts have reached 15 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 100F. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly to around 97F in the afternoon. Heat index values could reach as high as 108. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, with northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tonight will bring mostly clear skies and a low near 75F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between 7pm and 10pm. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Heat index values may remain elevated at up to 104, with north northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 97F. A slight chance of rain showers is expected between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later. Heat index values could reach 105. Northeast winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
