*As of Jul 9, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Gunter, TX, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer. The feels-like temperature is currently 96F. Relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air that traps heat close to the ground. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, providing a slight breeze but not enough to lower the perceived temperature.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 104 during the peak afternoon hours. South southwest winds will be around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%, so residents should expect dry conditions throughout the day. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight. Overnight, the sky will be mostly clear, but the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 79F. The heat index will remain as high as 102. Winds will shift to the south around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow will also be sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach 102. South southwest winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 1%. As the day progresses, the heat will persist, requiring caution. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 77F. The heat index will be as high as 101, with south winds around 10 mph.
