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North Texas Braces for Dramatic Weather Shift
16 Oct
Summary
- A cold front arrives Thursday evening, bringing strong winds.
- Temperatures will drop significantly, with below-normal readings expected.
- Cool mornings in the 40s and sunny afternoons forecast for the weekend.
A significant cold front is predicted to impact North Texas early Thursday evening. Prior to its arrival, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s to 90 degrees, with southerly winds gusting up to 20 mph. The front itself will move through the area around sunset, ushering in strong north winds between 40 and 45 mph that will cause a rapid temperature drop.
Friday will be windy with highs only reaching the mid-60s. The upcoming weekend is forecast to bring considerably cooler, below-normal temperatures. Residents can anticipate chilly mornings in the 40s, followed by cool but sunny afternoons. Some areas may experience a low risk of storms and localized flooding ahead of the front, with higher rain totals expected in Montague, Jack, and Young counties.