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TuesdaySunny103° / 81°
WednesdaySunny100° / 77° 2%
ThursdaySunny97° / 77°
FridaySunny100° / 81° 1%
SaturdayMostly Sunny100° / 81° 6%

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect for Gunter as Temperatures Soar - Jul 21, 12 PM

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Gunter, TX residents are under an Extreme Heat Warning today. Air temperatures reach 93F with a feels-like of 101F. Highs near 103F expected with dangerous heat indices.

Sasha Zimmer

July 21, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 21, 12 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway

An Extreme Heat Warning is currently active for Gunter, Texas, signaling severe and expected heat conditions. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to highlight the significant risk posed by the current weather pattern. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 101F.

The relative humidity is at 50%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere that intensifies the perceived heat. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts up to 6 mph, under a clear sky.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sun will remain out, driving the high temperature near 103F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 112 during the day. Overnight, skies will become mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise slightly to around 83F later in the night.

The heat index will remain elevated at up to 110. Winds will shift to the east-southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index will reach 110, with northeast winds picking up slightly to 5 to 10 mph. Overnight tomorrow, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 78F.

The heat index will drop to 107, with east winds continuing at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is negligible at 1% today and 0% tomorrow.

Safety Reminders

Given the severity of the heat, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Seek air-conditioned environments as much as possible and check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without adequate cooling. Never leave people or pets in parked vehicles. The combination of high temperatures and humidity poses serious health risks, so please take these warnings seriously and adjust your plans accordingly.

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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