*As of Sep 10, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Residents in Van Alstyne, TX, are currently navigating dangerously hot conditions this Thursday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 102F. Relative humidity is at 39% with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 6 mph under clear skies.
The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will remain elevated throughout the day. High temperatures today are near 97F, while tonight’s low is expected to drop to around 75F, though temperatures may rise slightly to about 77F during the overnight hours. The chance of precipitation is listed at 28% for today and 38% for tomorrow.
Storms and Safety
A chance of showers and thunderstorms is anticipated after 1pm today. While rain amounts are expected to be minimal, with less than a tenth of an inch possible, the humidity will increase significantly. Tonight brings a higher chance of precipitation at 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible under mostly cloudy skies.
Winds will shift to the east northeast around 5 mph.
