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Dallas to Revel in a Week of Sunshine, Mild Winds as Nation Marks Washington's Birthday

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Published on February 19, 2024
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Dallas residents can look forward to a week of predominantly sunny skies and gentle breezes. As folks across the nation celebrate Washington's Birthday, Dallas is set to enjoy a pleasant 66 degrees with moderate southern winds reaching up to 25 mph, reports the National Weather Service.

Tonight's forecast calls for clear conditions, with temperatures dropping to a cool 41 degrees. The south wind should ease up after midnight, but could still gust up to 20 mph. Come Tuesday, locals can bask in a sunny high of 76, the wind light at first from the south southeast then picking up to 10 mph in the afternoon. Gusts may once again reach 20 mph, so hold on to your hats.

The midweek forecast continues the trend, with Wednesday looking to be sunny with highs reaching near 78 degrees. Those heading out should prepare for livelier winds, with a south-southwest wind blowing 10 to 20 mph and some gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. Wednesday night offers a varying scenario, partly cloudy with lows around 60 and more pronounced breezes, potentially peaking gusts at 35 mph.

Things stay sunny on Thursday, albeit slightly cooler with a high of 75 degrees. A noteworthy shift in winds is expected in the afternoon, from southwest to north-northwest, with possible gusts soaring as high as 30 mph. Come dusk, the skies are predicted to remain mostly clear, the temperature dipping to a lower 49. A tranquil north wind should persist at 10 to 15 mph, offering a gentle reprieve from the daytime gusts.

Rounding out the week, Friday's forecast points to continued sunshine with the mercury hovering around 70 degrees. The weekend is also set fair; Saturday and Sunday both promise clear skies, with highs climbing from 74 to a balmy 78 degrees by Sunday. Expect nightly lows to range in the comfortable 50s, perfect for those late-evening outings under the clear Texan sky.

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