The morning scattered showers and T-Storms have pushed east. This afternoon gusty west winds develop increasing the fire danger in our Western Counties. Gusts may be 40 mph+ at times. Even some blowing dust is possible.
Scattered showers are ongoing this morning across North Texas. A rumble of thunder is not impossible. These showers will linger through mid morning then expect rapidly clearing skies and windy conditions this afternoon.
From William Cole: A Wind Advisory has been issued in the Texas Weather Tracker TV coverage area for Bosque, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Hunt, Jack, Johnson, Kaufman, Montague, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, Wise & Young Counties in North TX until 6:00 PM.
WHAT Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts over 40 mph expected. WHERE Portions of north central Texas. WHEN From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. IMPACTS Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. Driving on area roadways may become difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Strong winds will lead to an elevated fire weather threat Saturday afternoon, particularly west of I-35.
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The current Burn Ban Map for Texas is posted above.
ELEVATED FIRE THREAT SATURDAY ALONG AND WEST OF THE INTERSTATE 35 CORRIDOR
…ELEVATED FIRE THREAT SATURDAY ALONG AND WEST OF THE INTERSTATE 35 CORRIDOR… * WHERE…THE MOST VOLATILE CONDITIONS WILL BE ALONG AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 35 * WHEN…SATURDAY * TIMING…LATE MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…15 TO 25 PERCENT DURING PEAK HEATING HOURS * WIND…WEST AT 25 TO 30 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS OVER 40 MPH * TEMPERATURE…CLIMBING INTO THE 60S LATE MORNING, AND 70S IN THE AFTERNOON EXTREME CARE IS URGED DURING ALL OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES WHERE THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR GRASS FIRES TO GET STARTED. AVOID OUTSIDE BURNING AND WELDING. DO NOT TOSS LIT CIGARETTE BUTTS OUTSIDE. REPORT WILD FIRES TO THE NEAREST FIRE DEPARTMENT OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE QUICKLY.
Here’s a look at Live Temperatures across North Texas, MesoScan Radar and the Updated Forecast Map.
DFW thru 5 pm this afternoon… Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 60. South winds around 10 mph. -William
Here are Friday’s Live Lake Levels across North Texas.
Cloudy and milder today. Scattered showers are possible late this evening tonight and early Saturday morning. Then expect a sharply warmer Saturday afternoon with gusty West winds. Winds may gust over 35 mph.
Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder are possible late this evening, tonight and early Saturday morning. All of the activity will quickly clear out as we head into Saturday afternoon. Rainfall amounts will be very light.
Enjoy milder temperatures today and especially tomorrow Saturday where daytime highs will be in the 70’s! A cold front late on Saturday knocks us back down to reality with highs back in the 50’s Sunday and Monday.
William’s North Texas Hazardous Weather Forecast for Friday:
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.