Texas Midday Weather Update: Record Warmth, Heavy Rain Alert for Thursday

Today's Warm Weather and Record Highs

• ☀️ Today features warm weather with a record warm low temperature this morning and a projected record high temperature reaching 86°F.
• 📈 Temperatures are expected to climb to near 87°F in Fort Worth and Denton, and 86°F in Dallas and McKinney, likely beating the previous record of 83°F.
• 💨 A southwest wind at 10 to 20 mph will accompany a mix of sunshine and cloud cover throughout the day.

Thursday's WFAA Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Wind

• ⚠️ A WFAA Weather Alert is in effect for Thursday, forecasting widespread rain, heavy at times, with gusty winds and frequent lightning.
• 💧 One to two inches of rain are possible during this period, necessitating preparedness.
• 📱 Viewers are advised to ensure they have WFAA Plus to stay updated and receive warnings.

Extended Forecast: Cooler Temperatures Ahead

• ☁️ Wednesday will see high temperatures in the low 80s with cloud cover, and rain is expected to hold off until Wednesday evening and overnight into Thursday.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are predicted to be in the low 70s for the latter part of the week.
• 🍂 The weekend forecast shows temperatures in the mid-60s, with a high of 66°F on Thanksgiving.