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5-day forecast / Gunter, TX

FridayMostly Sunny91° / 74° 11%
SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 76° 3%
SundaySunny95° / 77° 1%
MondaySunny98° / 78°
TuesdaySunny100° / 79° 1%

Humidity Clings to Gunter as Temps Climb Toward 95 - Jul 17, 4 AM

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Gunter residents face high humidity with a dew point of 72F today. Temperatures will rise to 91F, with heat index values reaching 100. No severe weather alerts are in effect.

Sasha Zimmer

July 17, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 17, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Friday overnight in Gunter, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 76F, but the feels-like temperature is 77F due to the high humidity. Relative humidity is at 87%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating a muggy atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, trapping heat and moisture near the surface.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sky will clear to mostly sunny conditions. Highs will reach near 91F, while lows drop to around 73F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 11%. However, the heat index will feel as high as 100F. South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tonight, skies will transition to partly cloudy. Lows will settle around 75F, with temperatures rising slightly to around 77F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching values as high as 98F. South southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will dominate with mostly sunny skies. Highs will climb to near 95F, creating a significant heat index of up to 104F. Lows will be around 76F.

The chance of rain drops to just 3%. South southwest winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 76F and south winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for Gunter at this time. However, the combination of high temperatures and high humidity poses health risks. The heat index values approaching 104F tomorrow require caution.

Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to heat stress. While no severe weather is expected, the oppressive humidity will make it feel hotter than the actual air temperature.

Keep windows open if possible to allow air circulation, and use fans to help cool indoor spaces.

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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