DFW Weather Forecast: Warm Temperatures and No Rain for State Fair and Red River Rivalry

Current and Near-Term Weather

• 🌡️ North Texas is experiencing above-normal temperatures, with highs reaching 89 degrees, significantly warmer than the typical 82 degrees for this time of year.
• 💨 Winds are from the north at 12 miles per hour, and dew points are in the mid-60s, indicating a slight humidity.
• ☁️ Scattered showers are possible in Lamar County and parts of East Texas, but they are expected to be brief and shut down quickly.

Weekend Forecast: State Fair and Red River Rivalry

• 🏈 The Red River Rivalry game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday will be very warm, with kickoff at 2:30 PM. Temperatures are expected to be around 90 degrees at 4 PM and 85 degrees by 6 PM.
• 💧 Attendees are advised to stay hydrated due to the warm game conditions.
• 🎡 The State Fair of Texas on Sunday will also be very warm, with a forecast high of 91 degrees.

Extended Outlook: Upper 80s to Low 90s

• 📈 Temperatures are expected to remain warmer than normal throughout the next week, with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s.
• 🗓️ Sunday is predicted to reach 91 degrees, and Monday is forecast for 92 degrees, both 9 to 12 degrees above the seasonal average.
• 🌧️ There is no significant rain in the forecast for the next two weeks, mirroring the dry conditions of the previous year's State Fair.
• 🥶 A potential modest cool down might occur towards the end of the 14-day forecast, but current predictions suggest continued warmth.