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5-day forecast / Gunter, TX

SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 74° 42%
MondaySunny95° / 74° 8%
TuesdaySunny96° / 77° 14%
WednesdaySunny99° / 81° 3%
ThursdaySunny100° / 81° 1%

Oppressive Humidity Grips Gunter as Heat Index Climbs

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Gunter, TX residents face oppressive humidity with a dew point of 77F and a feels-like temperature of 91F today. Highs near 97F and heat indices up to 102 are expected through tomorrow.

Sasha Zimmer

July 5, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Humidity

Gunter, Texas, is currently under the weight of oppressive humidity this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 82F, but the feels-like temperature is a stifling 91F due to the heavy moisture in the air. The relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 77F, creating a muggy atmosphere that feels particularly heavy. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts up to 4 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures are expected to climb significantly today, reaching a high near 97F. However, the heat index will make it feel even hotter, with values as high as 100. In the afternoon, temperatures may fall slightly to around 94F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 23% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service indicates a 20% chance of rain today, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to south southeast at around 5 mph.

As the day transitions to tonight, conditions will become mostly cloudy. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. The low will settle near 74F, though temperatures may rise to around 76F overnight. The heat index will remain high at 99. Winds will turn to the east at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the sky will be sunny with a high near 95F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 102, indicating dangerous levels of heat stress. Winds will be from the east northeast at around 5 mph. There is an 8% chance of precipitation, making it a dry day overall. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 74F and temperatures rising to 76F overnight. The heat index will stay at 99, with east southeast winds between 0 to 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices reaching 102, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives to ensure they are safe in the heat. No active weather alerts are currently in effect.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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