DFW Weather Alert: Coldest Air of Season Arrives Monday

Significant Temperature Drop Expected

• ⚠️ A WFAA weather alert is in effect for Monday morning due to the coldest air of the season arriving.
• 🥶 Overnight Sunday into Monday, temperatures will plummet to the low 30s, with wind chills in the 20s.
• 🌡️ This marks a drastic change from the recent warm weather, with Saturday's high reaching 80°F.

Cold Front and Freeze Potential

• 💨 The cold front is expected to arrive late Saturday afternoon and into the evening, bringing the coldest air since March 10th.
• 🧊 Areas north of I-20, outside the Metroplex, could experience a brief freeze Monday morning, requiring attention for sensitive vegetation.
• 📉 Wind chills will make it feel significantly colder, with specific locations like Bonham feeling like 28°F and McKinney and Fort Worth feeling like 29°F.

Brief Cold Snap and Quick Recovery

• ⚡ While the cold front is strong, the cold temperatures are expected to last only a couple of days.
• 📈 By Tuesday, temperatures will rebound quickly into the 70s, warmer than normal for this time of year.
• 🗓️ The forecast indicates that only Sunday and Monday will be cooler than normal over the next two weeks.

Precipitation Outlook

• 💧 Precipitation chances over the next two weeks are minimal.
• 🌧️ The first chance of rain is not expected until the following Sunday, with only a 10% probability.
• ☀️ Beyond that, the forecast remains dry, with temperatures generally staying warmer than normal.