Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country
Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday.
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A strong cold front is forecast to move across South-Central Texas Saturday night into Sunday morning, bringing much cooler temperatures and gusty winds. Windy and dry weather Sunday are expected to produce critical fire weather conditions. Freezing temperatures are possible early Monday morning and early Tuesday morning.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Sunday morning through Sunday evening for all of South-Central Texas. This means that conditions Sunday are favorable for potentially quick and uncontrollable spread of fires. Exercise extra caution to avoid inadvertently starting a fire Sunday. Avoid open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off dry grass, and properly discard cigarettes.
Gusts up to 40 mph are possible Sunday behind a strong cold front. Secure loose outdoor objects and avoid outdoor burning. Winds are forecast to taper off Monday.
Large temperature swings are expected in the next few days. Abnormal warmth is expected Friday and Saturday, with temperatures nearing or potentially exceeding daily and monthly record highs. On Sunday, a strong cold front will bring windy and dry weather, producing critical fire weather conditions. The coldest air behind the front spreads across South-Central Texas Monday and Tuesday, leading to lows in the 30s with freezes possible mainly for rural areas and valleys.
Warm, well above average temperatures with near record highs are expected on Friday and Saturday. A cold frontal passage late Saturday night brings windy conditions on Sunday and turns temperatures significantly cooler with well below average temperatures for Sunday through Tuesday. A freeze is forecast across portions of the Hill Country Monday night. Warm, above average temperatures return for next Wednesday and Thursday. No rain is expected.