*As of Sep 3, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Stress
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Van Alstyne, where the air temperature stands at 88F. The combination of heat and moisture is making it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 96F. Relative humidity is sitting at 62%, supported by a dew point of 73F, which contributes to the muggy atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 15 mph, with gusts matching that speed. The sky remains partly cloudy as residents navigate this humid afternoon.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, Van Alstyne will see a high near 88F. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances listed at 36% in the local summary and up to 40% in the official forecast. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 100 during the day.
Winds will continue from the south southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
As evening approaches tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. The sky will be partly cloudy with a low near 73F. Temperatures may rise to around 75F overnight.
The heat index could remain as high as 99 during this period. Winds will ease slightly to 5 to 15 mph from the south southeast, with gusts up to 25 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
