*As of Jul 12, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Gunter, TX, where residents are experiencing very hot and oppressively humid conditions. The air temperature stands at 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 95F. Relative humidity is at 70%, with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light from the south southeast at around 5 mph, and the sky is partly cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the high will reach near 92F, with temperatures falling to around 90F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 50% probability of precipitation. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Heat index values could climb as high as 98F. Winds will remain light, around 5 mph from the south southeast.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms later. The low will be around 73F, with temperatures rising to around 75F overnight. Winds will be light, from 0 to 5 mph from the east southeast. Another 50% chance of precipitation is expected, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will be near 89F, dropping to around 87F in the afternoon. The sky will be partly sunny. Precipitation chances begin with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, followed by a slight chance between 7am and 10am, and then a chance from 10am to 1pm. The overall chance of precipitation is 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Heat index values will again reach as high as 98F. Winds will be light, from 0 to 5 mph from the east.
