*As of Sep 30, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Weather Alert and Current Conditions
Residents in Van Alstyne, Texas, are under an active Flood Watch with severe severity and future urgency. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth and remains in effect until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT. The watch indicates that flooding is possible due to significant rainfall totals expected over the coming days.
Right now, the atmosphere is heavy with moisture and heat. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of humidity makes it feel like 96F. The dew point is sitting at 72F, contributing to a relative humidity of 56%.
Winds are strong, blowing from the south at 21 mph with gusts reaching 29 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, adding to the oppressive feeling in the air.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the heat will persist with a high near 92F. The National Weather Service reports that isolated rain showers may occur before 4pm, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Heat index values could reach as high as 99F.
South winds will continue to gust up to 30 mph. There is a 31% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will remain wet and warm. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected before 10pm, followed by more widespread rain. The low will drop to near 71F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 73F overnight.
