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5-day forecast / Gunter, TX

TuesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 74° 21%
WednesdaySunny98° / 77° 11%
ThursdaySunny99° / 77°
FridaySunny98° / 81°
SaturdaySunny95° / 79° 7%

Humid Start in Gunter as Temps Climb Toward 98 - Jul 7, 8 AM

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Gunter, TX wakes up with high humidity and clear skies. Temperatures will rise significantly today and tomorrow, with heat index values reaching 104.

Sasha Zimmer

July 7, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 7, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Gunter, Texas, begins this Tuesday morning under clear skies, but the air is noticeably heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 73F, though it feels like 75F due to the dampness. Relative humidity is holding at 89%, with a dew point of 70F indicating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light, blowing at 8 mph with gusts reaching 13 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Expect the day to start sunny, with temperatures climbing to a high near 95F. As the sun heats the ground, the heat index will rise, peaking at 101. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will shift to the west southwest, remaining light at 0 to 5 mph.

As evening approaches, the chance for storms lingers slightly before 7pm. The sky will become mostly clear for the night, with a low around 74F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at 98, with southeast winds around 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be significantly hotter and sunnier. Highs will reach near 98F, with the heat index climbing as high as 104. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 11%, with mostly clear skies expected. Overnight lows will settle around 77F, with temperatures rising to 79F later in the night. Heat index values will remain high at 101, with south winds gusting up to 20 mph.

Safety Reminder

With humidity levels high and temperatures climbing toward triple digits, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat, and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of heat and humidity requires caution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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