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5-day forecast / Gunter, TX

WednesdaySunny98° / 80° 4%
ThursdaySunny99° / 80° 1%
FridaySunny98° / 80°
SaturdaySunny97° / 76° 2%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 73° 46%

Gunter Heat Wave Continues: Highs Near 98F With Heavy Humidity - Jul 8, 12 PM

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Gunter, TX residents face another day of intense heat today with temperatures near 98F and a feels-like reading of 96F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 72F.

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, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Gunter, Texas, is currently experiencing significant heat stress this Wednesday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 96F. Relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky remains clear overhead, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sun will continue to dominate the sky. Highs are expected to reach near 98F. While the chance of precipitation is low at 13%, the heat index will climb to as high as 103. Southwest winds will be light, around 5 mph. As tonight approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Lows will settle near 78F, though temperatures may rise to around 80F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 101. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the hot pattern persists with sunny skies and a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to hit 103 again. Winds will shift to the south southwest, averaging around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 1%. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 78F and temperatures rising to 80F overnight. The heat index will stay high at 101, with south winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety Reminders

With no active National Weather Service alerts in effect, the primary concern is the extreme heat. Residents should prioritize hydration and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. The combination of high temperatures and humidity creates dangerous conditions for prolonged outdoor activity. Please check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be less able to cope with the heat. Stay indoors during the peak heat hours and use air conditioning if possible. Keep vehicles parked in the shade to prevent interior temperatures from becoming hazardous.

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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