*As of Aug 6, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous heat this afternoon
Dangerous heat is the main weather concern in Gunter this afternoon. The air temperature is 100F, and it feels like 101F. The sky is clear, with relative humidity at 27% and a dew point of 61F. Wind is 9 mph, with gusts to 10 mph.
The heat is already near today’s forecast high, and there is no meaningful rain chance in the local forecast for today. Even with relatively low humidity, the combination of full sun and triple-digit air temperature can still make outdoor activity stressful.
Forecast for today, tonight and tomorrow
Today remains mostly sunny, with a high near 100F and a 0% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service forecast also indicates heat index values as high as 102F today, with south wind in the 5 to 10 mph range.
Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low near 79F. The forecast notes temperatures rising to around 81F overnight, and heat index values as high as 99F. Wind is expected from the south southeast around 10 mph.
Tomorrow is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 99F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation is 1%. Heat index values may again reach as high as 102F, with south wind in the 5 to 10 mph range.
