*As of Aug 20, 6 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Gunter, Texas, is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on August 20. As of this morning on Thursday, conditions are already intense.
The air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity is at 56% with a dew point of 67F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph, under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies today with a high near 105F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 109 during the day. Southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 14%, with a low near 80F expected overnight.
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may occur between 7pm and 10pm. Temperatures will drop to around 80F but rise to approximately 82F later in the night. The heat index could reach as high as 111. Southeast winds will lighten to around 5 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow brings continued extreme heat with sunny skies and a high near 105F. Heat index values are projected to hit 112. South southwest winds will remain light at around 5 mph.
