Cold Front Sweeps Across North Texas; Cooler Weekend Ahead
Breezy north winds and a cooler air mass arrive Friday, with light rain possible farther south this weekend.
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The front is moving through
At 4:30 a.m. CST Friday, the National Weather Service in Fort Worth reported a cold front extending roughly from Lampasas through Dallas to Paris. The boundary is expected to move south of the forecast area by midmorning.
A noticeable temperature change
Following highs in the 70s and 80s Thursday, many locations will see Friday highs only in the 60s and 70s, with lows Friday night generally in the mid-40s to mid-50s. North winds will add a distinctly autumn feel.
Weekend rain: not everywhere
Scattered light rain is possible Saturday night through early Monday across Central Texas and far western North Texas. The Fort Worth office expects totals around a tenth of an inch or less in its area, not enough to meaningfully improve drought conditions. Dallas itself is expected to remain largely dry through Saturday.
Looking ahead
Dry, warmer conditions return Tuesday through Thursday, with highs climbing back into the 70s and near 80 in some areas. Another front is possible late next week, but its timing remains uncertain.
Official forecast sources
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