*As of Jul 7, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Tuesday evening in Gunter, TX, and the heat is palpable. The air temperature stands at 89F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 97F. This significant heat index value underscores how oppressive the conditions feel right now. The relative humidity is at 60%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid air that traps heat close to the ground. The sky is mostly clear, allowing the day's warmth to linger into the night. Winds are blowing at 13 mph with gusts reaching 20 mph, providing minimal relief from the stagnant, hot air.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Looking ahead, the heat will not break immediately. Today’s high reached near 97F, with a low near 74F. There was a 24% chance of precipitation, with only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible. As tonight approaches, the National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to a low around 74F, though they may rise slightly to around 76F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to the southeast and ease to around 5 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. Expect a high near 98F under sunny skies. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 104F, making it dangerously hot for prolonged outdoor exposure. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There remains a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow night will see mostly clear skies with a low around 77F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 101F before sunrise. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
