*As of Jul 12, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Gunter, TX, where the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 96F. The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment, but that is expected to change as the day progresses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Gunter will see a high near 92F, with temperatures dropping to around 90F in the afternoon. The heat index will climb as high as 101, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph.
Tonight, the heat will ease slightly, with a low near 73F. Temperatures may rise to around 75F overnight. The heat index will remain high at 99. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 1am, followed by a continued chance later in the night. Winds will shift to east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals could range from a quarter to half an inch.
Tomorrow, the high will be near 89F, with a heat index of 98. The sky will be mostly sunny. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially before 10am. Winds will remain light at 0 to 5 mph from the east southeast. Rainfall amounts between half and three quarters of an inch are possible.
