DFW Weather: Sunshine and 70s Return to North Texas This Week

Pleasant Weather Returns to North Texas

• ☀️ After a dreary start with rain and gray skies, North Texas will see sunshine return starting tomorrow.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to warm up significantly, moving from the 50s into the 70s by Monday afternoon.
• 🌷 The warmer weather is expected to persist through the week, with highs reaching the upper 70s and low 80s by Thursday and Friday.

Freeze Update and Planting Season

• 🥶 While the season is approaching its climatological end for freezes, North Texas has experienced 30 freezes this season, which is above normal.
• 🗓️ The average last freeze date is March 12th, but no freezes are currently forecasted for the next two weeks.
• 🌱 With warmer temperatures and no expected freezes, it's suggested that it might be time to consider planting for the season.

Mid-Week Storms and Fire Danger

• 🌧️ A chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected on Wednesday afternoon.
• ⚠️ There is a possibility of strong or severe thunderstorms, with large hail and damaging wind gusts being the primary risks, though the greater threat may be in East Texas.
• 🔥 By the end of the week, North Texas will experience elevated fire danger due to windy and dry conditions.

Weekend Outlook

• ☀️ The weather for the weekend leading up to St. Patrick's Day is expected to be really good, with drier and warmer than normal conditions.
• 💨 The end of the week will be very windy, with sustained winds of 20-35 mph and higher gusts, associated with a strong storm system moving through the central US.