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SaturdaySunny100° / 76° 9%
SundaySunny99° / 78°
MondaySunny98° / 78° 1%
TuesdaySunny98° / 79°
WednesdaySunny100° / 79°

Gunter Weather: Heat Index Hits 104 Today as Temperatures Climb - Aug 8, 12 AM

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Gunter, TX residents face intense heat today with highs near 100F and heat indices up to 104F. Current conditions are muggy at 77F.

Sasha Zimmer

August 8, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 8, 12 AM local time.*

Immediate Conditions and Heat Advisory

It is currently Saturday overnight in Gunter, Texas, and the atmosphere remains warm and humid. The air temperature stands at 77F, with a feels-like reading of 78F due to high moisture content. Relative humidity is sitting at 77%, with a dew point of 69F.

Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, trapping some of the day's residual warmth.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

The heat will intensify significantly by daylight hours. Today, skies will be sunny with a high near 100F. While the chance of precipitation is only 9%, the primary concern is the heat index, which is expected to reach as high as 104F. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph, contributing to the stifling conditions.

As today transitions into tonight, skies will clear out, becoming mostly clear by late evening. Temperatures will drop to a low around 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 101F even after sunset. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings another day of sunny skies with a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 101F, maintaining the hot and humid environment. South winds will remain steady around 10 mph. Overnight into tomorrow night, conditions will clear completely with a low around 78F.

Safety Reminders

With temperatures nearing 100F and heat indices exceeding 100F, extreme caution is advised. Residents should limit outdoor exertion during the midday hours when solar radiation is strongest. Stay hydrated by drinking water frequently, even if you do not feel thirsty.

Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing that allows your skin to breathe. Check on elderly neighbors or those with health conditions who may be more vulnerable to heat stress. Avoid leaving pets or people in parked vehicles, as interior temperatures can rise rapidly and become life-threatening within minutes.

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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