Cool mornings, warm afternoons, and no rain are the North Texas weather stories through early next week. Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen as it approaches the eastern Florida Panhandle Thursday evening.
Thursday began with temperatures in the upper 50s to mid-60s under a clear sky. Low humidity and warm afternoons are ahead. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-80s, Friday sunny with highs in the mid-80s, and plenty of sunshine this weekend with highs reaching the upper 80s. Slightly above average for this time of the year. No rain is in the forecast.
The quiet weather pattern continues into the first part of next week with afternoon highs near 90, morning lows will be in the 60s. Again, no rain in the forecast. A weak cold front will move through the area on Tuesday dropping temperatures in the middle 80s on Wednesday with ample sunshine.
Shifting to the tropics, Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. As of 4 a.m., the wind was up to 90 mph making it a Category 2 hurricane. Further strengthening is in the forecast for Thursday as it makes landfall just south of Tallahassee in the eastern panhandle of Florida. Maximum sustained wind could be as high as 115-120 mph. Storm surge 10 to 15 ft east of the center of circulation. Widespread flooding, wind damage, and of course, there's always a tornado threat on the eastern side of the storm. Helene will slowly weaken during the day Friday as it moves into Georgia spreading widespread flooding rain and tropical storm force winds as far north as Columbia, South Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia.
7-Day Headlines
* DFW Airport reached 83 on Wednesday.
* Cool mornings and warm afternoons.
* Low humidity through the weekend.
* Upper 80s this weekend for the State Fair.
* Warming up a bit more early next week.
* Hurricane Helene strengthens Thursday, makes landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm
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*Thursday Rain: 0.00"; Thursday High: 83; Low: 69
*Friday's Averages: High: 86; Low: 65
*Record high: 100 (1977); Record low: 45 (1912, 1942)
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*September Rain: 2.24"; Deficit:
*2024 Rain: 33.94"; Surplus: 7.87"
*Sunrise: 7:19am; Sunset: 7:19pm
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Thursday: Sunny and pleasant. Low humidity. High: Mid-80s. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.
Thursday night: Clear and cool. Low: 57-65. Wind: NNE 5-10 mph.
Friday: Sunny and seasonable. High: Mid-80s.
Weekend: State Fair of Texas!! Mostly sunny and warm. Highs: Upper 80s.
Monday and Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: Near 90.
Wednesday: Sunny and seasonable. High: Mid-80s.
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