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TuesdaySunny99° / 77° 5%
WednesdaySunny98° / 77° 11%
ThursdayMostly Sunny98° / 77° 13%
FridaySunny99° / 78° 5%
SaturdaySunny99° / 77° 4%

Gunter, TX Weather: Heat Index Hits 103 Today - Aug 31, 2 PM

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Temperatures soar near 100F in Gunter with a heat index up to 103. No severe alerts are active, but extreme heat precautions are advised.

Sasha Zimmer

August 31, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 31, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Advisory

It is currently Monday this afternoon in Gunter, TX, where the air temperature stands at 97F. The feels-like temperature matches this reading at 97F, driven by a relative humidity of 31% and a dew point of 61F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph with gusts reaching 22 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.

The notable condition for Gunter today is extreme heat. The high will reach near 100F. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will climb as high as 103 during the day. South winds will hover around 10 mph. There is a zero percent chance of precipitation, and skies will remain sunny.

Tonight and Tomorrow Forecast

As evening approaches, conditions will shift slightly. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low near 78F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 80F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 100. Winds will decrease to a south-southeast flow of 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings continued warmth with sunny skies and a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 106, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. South-southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. There is only a minimal two percent chance of precipitation.

Safety Reminders and Alert Status

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Gunter at this time. Despite the lack of severe storm warnings, the extreme heat poses a significant risk to health and safety.

Residents should take immediate precautions against the high temperatures. It is critical to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Limit outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours when the sun is strongest.

If you must be outside, seek air-conditioned spaces regularly and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Check on elderly neighbors or those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety during this period of intense heat.

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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Sasha Zimmer

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