Good Monday morning North Texas!

We’re kicking off what looks to be a beautiful stretch of weather across the region. Early morning clouds and areas of patchy fog will gradually lift through mid-morning, giving way to increasing sunshine by the afternoon. Once the sun breaks through, temperatures will respond quickly – climbing into the 70s area-wide. A warming south breeze will pick up at times, with gusts near 15 mph adding to that spring-like feel.

Tonight stays quiet and milder than recent nights. Under mostly clear skies and lighter winds, overnight lows will only dip into the 50s.

As we move through the workweek, temperatures continue trending upward. Afternoon highs will steadily climb through the 70s, with many locations in the Dallas–Fort Worth area pushing close to 80 degrees by Thursday. For mid-February, that’s running well above average.

With the warmer air in place, we’ll also see increasing south winds and gradually lowering humidity levels. That combination will elevate fire weather concerns – especially Wednesday into Thursday. In our more rural communities, it would be wise to postpone any outdoor burning and avoid activities that could create sparks. Even small ignitions can spread quickly under these conditions.

Looking ahead, we are monitoring our next opportunity for rain. An upper-level system is forecast to move in from the west Friday into Saturday, bringing the chance for scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. At this point, coverage and overall probabilities do not look particularly impressive, but we’ll continue refining that part of the forecast as newer data comes in over the next couple of days.

Overall, enjoy the warm and quiet stretch – it’s shaping up to be a very pleasant week across North Texas. -William

Good Sunday morning, North Texas!

Yesterday’s soaking rain has moved out of the region, but we’re still dealing with the leftover cloud deck this morning. Low gray clouds are hanging tough across much of North Texas and may linger into early afternoon before gradual clearing develops from west to east by mid to late afternoon.

Temperatures today will stay on the cool side, generally topping out in the 60s. While that may feel a bit brisk compared to the recent warmth, it’s technically still a touch above average for mid-February. A north breeze will add to that cool feel, occasionally gusting over 20 mph this afternoon and giving the air a sharper edge.

Tonight will be quiet but chilly. Lows dip into the 40s area-wide. With light winds and leftover moisture from Saturday’s rain, areas of patchy – and in some spots dense – fog are expected to develop toward daybreak Monday. Visibility could be reduced for the Monday morning commute, so plan a little extra time if you’re heading out early.

If you’re off for Presidents Day, enjoy it – the forecast looks fantastic. After morning fog lifts, we’ll see a mostly sunny afternoon with a return to much warmer temperatures. Highs climb back into the 70s across most of North Texas, with a few lower 80s possible west toward the Big Country. A light south breeze will signal the beginning of our next warming trend.

That warming trend continues through the week. Highs surge back into the 80s by Tuesday and likely hold there into midweek. Even though we just picked up beneficial rainfall, the combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and breezy conditions will begin to elevate wildfire concerns as we move deeper into the week. It’s not an immediate high-end threat, but it is something we’ll be monitoring closely across North Texas.

Enjoy the quiet Sunday – sunshine and spring like warmth are right around the corner. -William