*As of Sep 2, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Dominates Wednesday
Van Alstyne is currently under the influence of intense heat, with the air temperature reaching 97F and a feels-like value of 101F. Relative humidity sits at 37%, while the dew point remains at 66F. Winds are blowing from the east at 13 mph, though gusts have been recorded at 12 mph. The sky is mostly clear overhead.
Today will see high temperatures near 95F, with heat index values climbing as high as 101. East winds will persist between 10 to 15 mph. As evening approaches tonight, skies will remain mostly clear with a low around 76F.
Heat index values may reach up to 98 during the night. Winds will shift to the southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tomorrow Brings Slight Cooling and Rain Chances
Temperatures will drop slightly tomorrow, with a high near 92F and a low around 74F. The heat index is expected to peak at 99. Residents should anticipate a chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Skies will be partly sunny.
Winds will continue from the southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The overall chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Overnight tomorrow night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures rising to around 76F before settling back down to the low of 74F. Heat index values may reach 97. Winds will shift to south southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
