*As of Sep 20, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Van Alstyne is currently experiencing dangerously high temperatures this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 97F, but with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 42%, the heat index feels like 104F. This combination creates hazardous conditions for anyone outdoors. Winds are blowing from the south at around 10 mph, contributing to the current atmospheric pressure.
The sky remains clear at this moment, but the heat is significant. Residents should limit midday exertion and stay hydrated. The high for today is near 94F, with temperatures expected to fall to around 91F in the afternoon. Despite the intense heat, the chance of precipitation today is only 7%, leaving the sky partly sunny.
Storms Approach Tonight and Tomorrow
Conditions will shift significantly as the day ends. A chance of showers and thunderstorms begins between 7pm and 10pm tonight. This activity becomes likely between 10pm and 4am, with a subsequent chance of storms lingering afterward.
The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72F. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow brings a high near 92F, with temperatures dropping to around 89F in the afternoon. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, accompanied by mostly sunny skies. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with another quarter to half-inch of rain possible. Winds will remain light from the east northeast at 0 to 5 mph.
