A Red Flag Warning is in effect for areas near and west of the Interstate 35 corridor from 12 PM to 9 PM Sunday, due to very windy and dry conditions. AVOID outdoor burning. Never toss lit cigarettes on the ground and avoid any other activities that could start a wildfire!
Sunday’s Wind Speed Trends: Most Frequent Gusts across the area Sunday should be between 40-50 mph, but occasional peak gusts of 55-60 mph are possible across North Texas mainly between 3-9 pm. Wind speeds will increase after a strong cold front moves through and remain elevated through the afternoon and evening, weakening some overnight.
A strong cold front will bring very gusty winds, a critical fire weather threat, and cooler temperatures to the region. A freeze is even forecast Sunday night for portions of North Texas! Here's the latest for Sunday:
Winds: Becoming north 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50+ mph
Storm Chances: A slight chance of storms across East Texas
Fire Weather: A critical wildfire threat near and west of I-35
Temperatures: Warm in the morning, falling behind the cold front. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Wind chills in the upper teens to upper 20s.
A cold front will bring strong north winds of 20-35 mph and peak gusts of 40-50+ mph Sunday afternoon and evening. The cold front and strong north winds will move into western North Texas around 9 am, cross the Metroplex around 1 pm (give or take a couple hours depending on where you are), Waco/Temple/Killeen around 3 pm, and move southeast of our area between 4-6 pm. After the strong winds begin, expect them to continue all afternoon and evening, weakening some overnight.
WHAT: A late season freeze is forecast for parts of the area Monday and Tuesday mornings. WHY IT MATTERS: Vegetation has started to bloom, so freeze conditions could threaten new buds that are susceptible to the cold if not properly protected. The graphics below highlight where there is a greater than 30% chance of a freeze on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
A cold start to next week will be followed by a quick warm-up through midweek, with above-normal temperatures expected by Wednesday. No precipitation chances are in the forecast through the end of the week, and there will be an elevated threat for grass fires Monday & Tuesday.
The Hood County Severe Weather Education course is being held on Monday, March 16th at 6 PM. The course will be held at the Granbury Police Department in Granbury, TX, and is free and open to the public. No pre-registration needed!
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