Temperature is on the rise, with spring commences tomorrow at 10:46 a.m. and no precipitation is forecasted for the foreseeable future. Spring Breakers are presently enjoying a picturesque week along the Texas coast.
Good morning, and welcome to almost Friday. We are waking up to temperatures in the 50s once again, necessitating a light jacket. However, you will likely discard it by 11:00 a.m. as lunchtime temperatures rise into the 70s, making for perfect patio weather. The mercury will continue to rise, reaching the mid to upper 80s today.
What is causing this significant warm-up? A large area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere, which has been dominating the desert Southwest and coastal areas of Southern and central California, will migrate into the Lone Star State tomorrow and over the weekend. Unseasonably warm temperatures will prevail, with near or record-breaking heat anticipated across numerous reporting stations.
Spring begins tomorrow morning, just before 11:00 a.m., and temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s in the DFW area. The record for tomorrow is 92 degrees, which we may potentially break.
It will get even warmer over the weekend, with morning lows in the 60s on Saturday and Sunday and afternoon highs in the mid-90s on Saturday. The record for Saturday is 100 degrees, although we are unlikely to break it. However, the record for Sunday is 94 degrees at DFW, and I am forecasting a high of 97 degrees. Notably, winds will pick up late Saturday evening into Sunday, gusting up to 25 mph from the south, increasing the risk of grass fires.
A cold front will briefly decrease temperatures on Monday to the mid to upper 70s, accompanied by ample sunshine. Unfortunately, no precipitation is expected with the front. Furthermore, this front will be short-lived, retreating northward Monday night, and we will return to low to mid-80s on Tuesday and low 90s on Wednesday as the ridge of high pressure rebuilds across the area in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
After day 7, model blends indicate that this ridge of high pressure will rebuild across the desert Southwest and push into the western half of the state through the end of next week. That means the excessive heat will return.
Have a wonderful day today and enjoy the weather when you can, it's the only weather you've got!
7-Day Headlines:
* DFW Airport reached 74 yesterday.
* A cool start this morning, a warm day ahead!
* Record break heat on the way.
* PERFECT weather for outdoor activities.
* No rain for at least 10 days!
* Spring arrives Friday at 10:46am
* Weak/dry cold front early Monday.
*Yest Rain: 000”; Yest High: 74; Low: 47
*Today’s Averages: High: 70; Low: 49
*Record high: 95 (1907); Record low 15 (1923)
*March rain: 2.91”; Surplus: 0.98”
*2026 Rain: 5.15”; Snow: 2.4” Deficit:
*Sunrise: 7:32am; Sunset: 7:40pm
Thursday: Sunny, breezy and warm! High: Mid to upper 80s. Wind: SSW 10-20 mph.
Thursday night: Clear and mild. Low: Mid to upper 50s. Wind: South 5-10 mph.
Friday: FIRST DAY OF SPRING (10:46am). Sunny and VERY warm. Near record (92 degrees) breaking heat. High: Low 90s. Wind: SSW 5-10 mph.
Saturday: High clouds and VERY warm and breezy. High: Low to mid 90s.
Sunday: High clouds and HOT. Record (94 degrees) high temperatures. High: Mid to upper 90s! Late-late evening cold front.
Monday: Sunny, windy and cooler. High: Mid to upper 70s.
Tuesday: Sunny and warmer. South winds return. High: Mid 80s.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High: Low 90s.
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