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Gunter, TX: Heat Index Hits 105 Today as Temperatures Climb to 97F - Jul 19, 12 PM

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Gunter residents face oppressive heat today with a high near 97F and heat index values reaching 105F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 75F. No severe weather alerts are in effect.

Sasha Zimmer

July 19, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 19, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Gunter, TX, where the air temperature stands at 86F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. The relative humidity is at 70%, and the dew point is 75F, indicating oppressively humid conditions that make the air feel heavy and sticky.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky is currently mainly clear, allowing strong solar heating to continue.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, Gunter will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 105 during the peak afternoon hours. South southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is low at 8%, meaning the heat will remain the dominant feature of the day. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F tonight.

Tonight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 78. Heat index values may still reach as high as 102, keeping the night warm. South winds will decrease to around 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with sunny skies and a high near 99F. Heat index values are expected to hit 105 again. Winds will shift to the southwest at around 5 mph.

The chance of rain drops to just 2% for tomorrow. Temperatures will fall to a low near 79F tomorrow night, with clear skies and heat index values up to 103.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts, watches, or advisories in effect for Gunter at this time. Despite the lack of severe weather warnings, the extreme heat poses significant health risks. Residents should prioritize hydration by drinking water frequently and limiting outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours when the sun is strongest.

Wearing lightweight, light-colored clothing and seeking air-conditioned environments during the hottest parts of the day is strongly advised to prevent heat-related illnesses.

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

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