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5-day forecast / Gunter, TX

ThursdayMostly Sunny98° / 77° 9%
FridaySunny99° / 75° 2%
SaturdaySunny99° / 75°
SundayMostly Sunny98° / 75° 4%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 72° 32%

Gunter, TX Weather: Heat Index Hits 104 Today as Temperatures Climb - Sep 17, 2 PM

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Current conditions in Gunter show a heat index of 98F. Today brings a high near 98F with heat index values reaching 104. No active weather alerts are in effect.

Sasha Zimmer

September 17, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 17, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Gunter, TX, where the air temperature stands at 93F. Due to the humidity levels, the feels-like temperature is recorded at 98F. The relative humidity is at 44%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light from the south southeast at 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 98F. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly to around 96F in the afternoon. The heat index values could reach as high as 104, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.

There is only a 9% chance of precipitation tonight. Overnight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F during the night.

The heat index could still reach 100 overnight. Winds will remain light from the south southeast at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow is forecast to be sunny with a high near 99F. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 97F in the afternoon. The heat index values may climb to 101.

There is a minimal 2% chance of precipitation. Winds will shift slightly, coming from the south at 0 to 5 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 75F.

Temperatures might rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index could reach 98. Winds will return to the south southeast at around 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching into the lower 100s today and tomorrow, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives who may be more vulnerable to high temperatures. No active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts are currently in effect for this area.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Sasha Zimmer

Sasha Zimmer covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Gunter.

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