*As of Jul 29, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Gunter, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating and is expected to persist until July 30 at 8:00 PM CDT. This alert underscores the immediate risks associated with the extreme heat enveloping the area.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter. The current feels-like temperature is 108F. Humidity levels are substantial, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 42%. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts that today will be mostly sunny with a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104 during the day. Overnight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies.
The low will settle around 78F, though temperatures may rise to approximately 80F later in the night. Heat indices will remain elevated, peaking at 103. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow promises to be even hotter and sunnier. Highs will approach 101F with a heat index as high as 106. Overnight lows will drop to around 79F, potentially rising to 82F before dawn. Heat indices will again hit 106. Winds will shift to the south, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
