*As of Aug 14, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Gunter, Texas, is currently experiencing intense heat under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. Current conditions show an air temperature of 100F, but with humidity and wind factors, it feels like 105F.
Relative humidity stands at 33% with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, under clear skies.
The National Weather Service reports that heat index values can reach as high as 104 today due to sunny conditions and south winds around 15 mph. Temperatures will remain elevated overnight, with lows near 79F and temperatures rising to around 81F later in the night.
Heat index values are expected to stay as high as 102 during this period, accompanied by south winds of 10 to 15 mph.
Forecast for Tomorrow
Tomorrow will bring continued sunny skies with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to climb as high as 105F. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest at around 10 mph.
Overnight tomorrow, conditions will clear with lows around 79F and temperatures rising to approximately 81F. Heat index values may reach 102 again, with south winds decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal, at 2%.
