The National Weather Service (NWS) Fort Worth TX forecasts a sunny yet borderline freezing day ahead. The mercury is expected to climb to a mere 35 degrees under the unforgiving North wind which could blow in gusts as high as 30 mph. When the sun drops tonight, you'll want that extra blanket with clear skies and lows around 20 degrees, and gusty conditions continuing, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS issued a stark reminder for residents to protect the “4 P’s” – people, pets, pipes, and plants from the icy grip of sub-freezing temperatures and wind chills that could hit single digits or teens. The reminder comes in the wake of an arctic cold front causing temperatures to plummet into the 20s, as lows continue to freeze the city overnight and through the weekend.
Saturday's forecast promises more sun, with a high near 38 degrees. At the same time, the evening brings increasing clouds and a low of around 26. Come Sunday, though, the clouds stick around and prepare Dallas for a high near 38 and possible overnight showers leading into a wet week ahead.
Nearby counties along the Red River need to be on alert come Sunday night into Monday morning, as there's a 20-30% chance of freezing rain causing slippery conditions. And if you're tired of the rain, there's no relief in sight - widespread rain and "isolated thunderstorms are expected nearly every day next week." That means a soggy situation for Dallas and its surrounding areas, ensuring raincoats and umbrellas remain within reach, as per the National Weather Service.
Despite the harsh weather, no spotter activation is anticipated, and the hazardous outlook concludes. However, with the city under winter's icy thumb and a damp forecast looming, Dallasites will have to hang tight and weather the storms, metaphorically and literally, as nature has its way in the days ahead.
