*As of Aug 29, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dangerous heat is currently gripping Van Alstyne, TX, as conditions create significant discomfort for those outdoors. The air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a hazardous 104F. Relative humidity is sitting at 35%, with a dew point of 67F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service indicates that sunny skies will continue through today, with a high near 99F. While the official forecast notes heat index values as high as 101 due to south winds of 5 to 10 mph, current observations show even higher apparent temperatures. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. Heat index values are expected to remain elevated at up to 98. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow will mirror today’s pattern with sunny skies and a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 101, driven by south-southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. No rain is expected. Tomorrow night will be clear, with a low around 77F and temperatures rising to approximately 79F overnight. Heat index values may climb to 100 during that period.
