DFW Weather Alert: Freeze Expected Monday Morning with Coldest Air of Season

Approaching Cold Front and Freeze

• ❄️ A significant shot of cold air is moving into the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with the coldest air of the season expected.
• 🥶 The first freeze of the season is anticipated for Monday morning, with low temperatures in the 20s and 30s.
• ⚠️ Monday morning has been designated a WFAA weather alert day due to the expected freezing conditions and wind chills in the 20s.

Impact on Plants and Pipes

• 🌱 Residents are advised to prepare their plants this weekend by using frost cloth, as temperatures will drop below freezing.
• 💧 The cold is not expected to be severe enough to burst pipes, as the duration below freezing will be short and pipes are likely prepared from recent warm weather.

Temperature Forecast and Recovery

• 📈 After a warm Saturday with highs in the 80s, Sunday will be windy and chilly, with temperatures in the 50s.
• 📉 Monday's highs will remain in the 50s, about 10-12 degrees colder than normal, before temperatures rapidly rebound.
• ☀️ By Tuesday, temperatures will be back to normal around 70°F, with highs reaching the 80s by Thursday and Friday.

Pollen and Precipitation Outlook

• 🤧 Pollen counts for ragweed and juniper are currently high across North Texas.
• 🌧️ There are no significant chances for rain expected over the next two weeks.

Preparing for the Cold

• 🧥 It is recommended to bundle up on Monday, especially in the morning, as jackets and sweaters will be necessary.
• 📱 Viewers are encouraged to download the WFAA Plus app for continued weather updates.