We're waking up to temperatures well above average for this time of the year. We're also dealing with low clouds, a lot of humidity, and a stiff south wind gusting to 25 mph.
This wind will shift to the northwest by mid morning, as a strong cold front comes through the area. There's not a lot of cool air behind the front, but the humidity will drop significantly by this afternoon and last through tomorrow evening. Afternoon highs today will still approach 80ﾟ but, it'll feel a lot more comfortable.
By tonight, the wind relaxes and temperatures will fall into the mid to upper 40s. A light jacket will be necessary as you head off to work or school.
By late tomorrow, a southerly wind will return. Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid 80s!
And then there's Friday.....The Storm Prediction Center has put all of North Texas in a level 2 out of 5 for all facets of severe weather. The tornado threat looks very low right now, but you never can rule out tornadoes when a severe thunderstorm warning is issued. As of now, hail and wind look like the primary threats. The time to be weather aware will be Friday evening in the early Saturday morning. As you know, I will be monitoring.
By Saturday morning, a cold front will have swept through the area, drying the air out giving way for a beautiful weekend. Highs will be in the upper 70s on Saturday, low 80s on Sunday.
Another cold front will arrive here into Monday. This front will have much cooler air behind it, dropping temperatures to near 70 for both Monday and Tuesday. As of now, there is a slight chance for thunderstorms as the front cones through some time Monday morning.
*Yest Rain: 0.00”; *Yest High: 83; Low: 65
*Today’s Averages: High: 74; Low: 52
*Record high: 97 (1930); Record low: 31 (1971)
*April rain: 0.00”; April deficit: 0.54
*2021 Rain: 6.10”; 2021 deficit: 2.62
*Sunrise: 7:08am; Sunset: 7:53pm
Today: Morning clouds, afternoon sun. VERY windy, cooler, with lower humidity. Grass fire danger west of I-35W. High: Upper 70s. Wind: NW 20-30, G40 mph.
Tonight: Clear and cool. Less wind. Low: 45-50. Wind: Variable 10-15 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny and warmer. Low humidity remains. High: Mid 80s.
Friday: Partly cloudy and warm. Scattered late afternoon and evening storms. Some severe ahead of another cold front. High: Low to mid 80s.
Weekend: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Highs: Mid 70s Saturday; Low 80s Sunday.
Monday. Partly cloudy, windy and cooler. Slight chance for storms along ANOTHER cold front. High: Near 70.
Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant. High: Near 70.