*As of Jul 29, 8 AM local time.*
Intense Heat Underway
Gunter, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert signals dangerous heat conditions that require caution. As of this Wednesday morning, the air temperature stands at 82F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 88F.
The relative humidity is sitting at 74%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are currently blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast and Safety Guidance
Temperatures will remain dangerously high through today and tomorrow. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 101F. While the official forecast notes that temperatures may fall slightly to around 99F in the afternoon, the heat index values are projected to reach as high as 108F.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%. Tonight will bring mostly clear skies and a low around 80F, with heat index values remaining elevated at 108F.
Tomorrow follows a similar pattern, featuring mostly sunny skies and a high near 101F. The heat index is expected to climb even higher, reaching up to 109F. Precipitation chances drop further to 1%. Temperatures will settle to a low of around 81F tomorrow night, with heat indices also peaking at 109F.
