Wind Advisory in Effect for Van Alstyne as Temperatures Drop - Oct 15, 2 PM

*As of Oct 15, 2 PM local time.*

Active Alerts and Current Conditions

A Wind Advisory is currently in effect for Van Alstyne, Texas. This moderate-severity alert indicates that hazardous wind conditions are expected to persist through the overnight hours and into the next day. Residents should secure loose outdoor items and exercise caution while driving, especially if operating high-profile vehicles.

As of this Thursday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 84F with a feels-like temperature of 88F. The atmosphere is quite humid, with a relative humidity of 62% and a dew point of 70F. Winds are currently light at 3 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, high temperatures will reach near 86F. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. South southwest winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph during the day. Any rainfall today is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight, conditions will shift as cooler air moves in. A chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 7pm, followed by likely showers and thunderstorms later in the evening. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low near 54F.

Temperatures may rise slightly to around 58F overnight. Winds will turn north and strengthen significantly, blowing at 5 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. Precipitation chances are 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tomorrow's Outlook

Tomorrow, the wind advisory remains in effect. High temperatures will drop sharply to near 61F. There is a chance of rain showers before 7am, followed by mostly sunny skies. North winds will remain strong at around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall possible.

Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 45F. North winds will continue at 10 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.

Safety Reminder

With the active Wind Advisory and rapidly dropping temperatures, please layer up and check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the cold. Secure any loose outdoor furniture or decorations before the stronger winds arrive tonight.

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Sources

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