*As of Aug 12, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Wednesday this morning in Gunter, Texas, where the sun is already beating down on a clear sky. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the heat index makes it feel significantly hotter at 94F. Humidity levels are contributing to the muggy atmosphere, with relative humidity at 59% and a dew point of 72F.
Winds are picking up from the south southwest, blowing at 17 mph with gusts reaching 20 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts continued intense heat through the rest of the day and into tomorrow. Today will be sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 105 during the afternoon hours. South southwest winds will persist around 15 mph, offering little relief from the warmth. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, skies will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at up to 104 due to south winds of 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 101F. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, maintaining speeds around 15 mph but with gusts as high as 25 mph. The heat index will peak at 102.
Like today, there is zero percent chance of rain. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low near 78F and overnight temperatures rising to about 80F. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, keeping the heat index high at 101.
