*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
Gunter is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 75F contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as the day progresses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 91F. The National Weather Service indicates partly sunny skies with a high near 91. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 98.
South southwest winds will pick up to 10 to 15 mph. There is an 18% chance of precipitation, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance. Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies.
The low will settle near 75F, with temperatures rising to around 77 overnight. South winds will continue at 5 to 15 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains at 20%.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. The high will approach 96F under mostly sunny skies. Heat index values are projected to reach as high as 100.
South southwest winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 4%. Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear.
