*As of Oct 1, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
A severe Flood Watch is currently active for the Gunter area, signaling a heightened risk of flooding due to ongoing and expected heavy rainfall. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, feeling like 70 degrees. The atmosphere is saturated, with relative humidity at 94 percent and a dew point of 68 degrees.
Winds are blowing from the south southeast at around 10 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 13 miles per hour. The sky is currently obscured by rain and fog or mist, creating low visibility and slick road conditions. Residents should remain vigilant as the weather system continues to move through the region.
Today and Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to persist before 4 p.m., followed by a continued chance of storms later in the day. The high temperature will hover near 76 degrees. The probability of precipitation is approximately 70 percent, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains high, particularly before 10 p.m., after which storms are expected to continue. The low temperature will be around 69 degrees, though it may rise to 72 degrees overnight. Winds will shift to the southeast at about 5 miles per hour.
The chance of precipitation increases to 80 percent, with significant rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible. This accumulation is a primary driver for the active flood watch.
