DFW Weather Alert: Critical Fire Danger & High Winds Extended Through Friday

Critical Fire Danger and High Winds

• ⚠️ A WFAA Weather Alert day is in effect due to critical to extreme fire danger and blowing dust.
• 💨 Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 miles per hour, with areas east of DFW experiencing gusts up to 50 mph.
• 🔥 Residents are strongly advised to avoid outdoor burning and any activities that could create sparks, as any fire started will spread rapidly.

Friday's Weather Conditions

• 🌡️ Friday's high temperature reached 86 degrees, with a low of 52 degrees.
• 💨 Current conditions are 85 degrees with southwest winds at 18 mph, with stronger gusts recorded.
• ☁️ A thin veil of high clouds is expected tonight, which may partially obstruct the view of the lunar eclipse peaking at 1:08 AM.

Red Flag Warning and Fire Risk

• 🚩 A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of North Texas from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Friday due to critical fire conditions.
• 🌾 Low humidity levels (10-15%) combined with dry vegetation and strong winds create a high risk for uncontrollable grass fires.
• 🚗 Drivers should use caution due to blowing dust and strong winds.

Extended Forecast

• 📉 Winds are expected to subside slightly by late evening Friday, with gust speeds reducing from 50-60 mph to 30-40 mph after 7:00 PM.
• ☀️ Saturday and Sunday will be cooler with highs in the low 70s.
• 🌷 The forecast for St. Patrick's Day (Monday) is mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s.
• 📈 The next 2 weeks are expected to be warmer and drier than normal for this time of year.
• 🌧️ The next significant chance for rain is anticipated around March 23rd.