October 2023
Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
From the National Hurricane Center:
For the North Atlantic Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:Southwestern Atlantic Ocean (AL96):An area of low pressure with associated disorganized showersand T-Storms is located a couple of hundred miles east of thenorthwestern Bahamas. This system is moving into an area of strongupper-level winds and dry air, and the chances of it becoming ashort-lived tropical storm appear to be decreasing. The low isexpected to move slowly west-northwestward today and then turnnorthward and northeastward on Tuesday and Wednesday. Additionalinformation on this system, including gale warnings, can be found inHigh Seas Forecasts issued by Weather Tracker TV.* Formation chance through 48 hours low 20 percent.* Formation chance through 7 days low 20 percent.Southwestern Caribbean Sea:A trough of low pressure over the eastern Caribbean Sea isassociated with disorganized showers and T-Storms. This systemis expected to move westward during the next several days, andenvironmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development.A tropical depression could form late this week when the systemreaches the central or southwestern Caribbean Sea.* Formation chance through 48 hours low 10 percent.* Formation chance through 7 days medium 50 percent.High Seas Forecasts issued by Weather Tracker TVcan be found under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01KWBC, and online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.phpForecaster Bucci
Monday’s National Forecast Maps
Freeze Possible Tonight
A Freeze Warning is in effect for a large part of North Texas tonight. The first freeze of the season is possible. This isn’t a hard freeze but temperatures dropping to or below freezing is possible through the overnight. If you have any tender vegetation – cover it or bring it indoors if possible. It’s not a bad idea to unhook any water hoses as well.
Monday’s Southern Plains Travel Map
Today’s North Texas Hazardous Weather Forecast
DFW Today
Morning showers and rain end with clearing skies this afternoon. Chilly afternoon in the DFW Metroplex with a stiff north wind and highs in the upper 40s to around 50.
Monday’s North Texas Forecast
DFW Monday Morning Commute
Cold out the door this morning in the Metroplex with temperatures in the 30s. Scattered showers will be tapering off. Most roadways will still be wet to damp – allow yourself extra time on the roads this morning.
3:16 AM | Freeze Watch until 9:00 AM Wednesday
From William Cole: A Freeze Watch has been issued in the Weather Tracker TV DFW coverage area from 2:00 AM Wednesday until 9:00 AM Wednesday for Anderson, Ellis, Freestone, Henderson, Hill & Navarro Counties in North Texas.
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
Stay with William Cole and Weather Tracker TV Dallas – Fort Worth for continuing coverage, online, on our app and on TV. Let’s stay safe together.