Dallas residents are in for a classic Texas meteorological rodeo, with weather whiplashing from sunny skies to potential thunderstorms and gutsy winds according to the National Weather Service. Today's pleasant high of 67 degrees and gentle south winds will be building up to a more aggressive 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon, potentially reaching gusts up to 30 mph. But don't get too cozy with the warmth — as night falls, brace for a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the temperature plummeting to around 30 degrees.
The weather won't let up as the week progresses, either. A cold front is expected to roll in, creating a windy Friday with a high near 47 degrees and winds that could roar as high as 45 mph. The NWS predicts, a "Partly sunny through mid-morning, then becoming sunny," day. While the evening should bring mostly clear skies, the temperature will barely hover above freezing at 31 degrees. Those planning a night out should bundle up and prepare for a blustery outing, as per the National Weather Service.
Saturday's forecast shows the sun fighting its way back with a moderate high of 56 degrees, but don't be fooled by the apparent respite. By evening, temperatures are predicted to take another nosedive to a biting 21 degrees. The wind shift to the north-northeast brings along, gusts that are estimated to reach 20 mph.
The chill continues as Sunday's high is expected to cling to the low 30s with partly sunny skies. The evening is where the real deep freeze sets in, plummeting to a frigid 13 degrees, and the north wind isn't letting up, reaching gusts upwards of 25 mph. On M.L.King Day, Dallas will experience a high near a mere 24 degrees, "Partly sunny and cold," as reported by the National Weather Service. Planning for the holiday will require more than just reverence for the civil rights leader's legacy — warm layers will be essential for those commemorating in the cold.
Early risers on Tuesday will be greeted by a scrawny 29-degree warmth despite the promised sunshine, and by nightfall temperatures will edge up marginally to around 20 degrees. But there's some relief in sight: come Wednesday, the city is set to enjoy a sunny day with the mercury rising to a more agreeable 45 degrees.
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