*As of Aug 17, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory are currently in effect for Gunter, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require immediate attention. The National Weather Service has issued these alerts due to the intense thermal stress expected to persist through the next day.
Current conditions reflect the severity of the situation. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 102F, but the heat index makes it feel like 103F. Relative humidity is low at 24%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are light from the south at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast and Safety Guidance
Today remains sunny with a high near 104F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 11%. Overnight, skies will be mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to around 79F but may rise slightly to about 82F later in the night. Heat index values could reach as high as 105F. Winds will remain light from the south southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow continues the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 105F. The likelihood of rain drops further to just 2%. Overnight tomorrow, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 81F, potentially rising to 84F later in the night.
Heat index values are expected to hit 105F again. Winds may increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph from the southwest tonight and south overnight.
