*As of Sep 7, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Van Alstyne, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until September 8 at 8:00PM CDT, signaling a period of potentially hazardous heat for the region.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this event. The air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter. The current feels-like temperature is 106F.
Relative humidity is at 40%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating substantial moisture in the air that hinders cooling. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today remains sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 105. There is only a 7% chance of precipitation. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise to around 80F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 101. Winds will persist from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings similar warmth, with a high near 99F and sunny skies initially. The heat index is expected to reach 105. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 4pm. Overnight lows drop to around 77F, though temperatures may rise to 79F later in the night. The heat index remains as high as 102 during this period.
