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5-day forecast / Gunter, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 77° 2%
SundaySunny97° / 77° 4%
MondaySunny100° / 79°
TuesdaySunny102° / 80° 1%
WednesdaySunny102° / 79° 1%

Gunter, TX: Heat Index Hits 98F Today With Highs Near 94F - Jul 18, 12 PM

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Gunter residents face oppressive heat and humidity this afternoon with a feels-like temperature of 98F. Today's high will reach 94F, with conditions remaining hot through tomorrow.

Sasha Zimmer

July 18, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 18, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Saturday this afternoon in Gunter, TX, where the air temperature stands at 88F. Due to the significant moisture in the air, the feels-like temperature is 98F. The relative humidity is at 66%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively humid environment.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, Gunter will experience mostly sunny skies with a high near 94F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 101 during the day. South southwest winds will be around 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight under partly cloudy skies. Overnight, the heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 98F, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will persist with sunny skies and a high near 96F. Heat index values are expected to peak at 102. South southwest winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of rain is negligible at 2%. Overnight, skies will clear, and temperatures will settle around 77F, rising slightly to around 79F later in the night. The heat index will stay high at 100, with south winds maintaining 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Gunter. However, the combination of high temperatures and humidity poses health risks. Residents should hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. The oppressive humidity makes the heat feel more intense than the actual air temperature, so taking precautions is essential for safety.

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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