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WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny98° / 75° 19%
ThursdaySunny99° / 78° 1%
FridaySunny98° / 77°
SaturdaySunny96° / 76° 4%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 76° 30%

Humid Start in Gunter: Highs Near 98 Expected Today - Jul 8, 4 AM

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Gunter, TX wakes to high humidity with a dew point of 72F. Today brings a high near 98F with a slight chance of early storms, followed by sunny skies tomorrow.

Sasha Zimmer

July 8, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 8, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Wednesday overnight in Gunter, Texas, and the air remains quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 78F, but the heat index makes it feel like 79F. Relative humidity is holding at 83%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant stickiness in the atmosphere. Winds are light at 7 mph with gusts reaching 11 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Residents should expect a hot day ahead. Highs will reach near 98F, with heat index values climbing as high as 103F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, with a 20% chance of precipitation during that early window. Afterward, skies will clear to sunny conditions. Winds will shift to south southwest at around 5 mph.

As evening approaches, the chance for storms remains slight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 75F, though they may rise to around 77F later in the night. The sky will stay mostly clear with south winds around 5 mph. Overnight, humidity will persist, with heat index values potentially reaching 101F as temperatures hover near 78F. Winds may increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph from the south.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow looks to be a bright and warm day. Skies will be sunny with highs near 99F. Heat index values are expected to hit 103F again. The chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. Winds will pick up from the south southwest, reaching around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. Overnight into the early hours of the next day, conditions will remain mostly clear with lows near 78F and temperatures rising to around 80F. South winds will continue around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures and heat indices pushing into the upper 90s and low 100s, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of high 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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Sasha Zimmer

Sasha Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Gunter.

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