Friday’s early light rain has since given way to clearing skies; by midday, Addison Airport was clear and breezy, with north-northwest winds gusting to about 31 mph. The Wind Advisory remains in effect through 7 p.m., and forecasters now warn gusts could reach 50 mph. NWS conditions and forecast; NWS advisory and wind outlook.
Rain tapered off earlier Friday, and skies are clearing, with an afternoon high near 66 degrees. North winds are expected to run 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph possible; the Wind Advisory remains in effect through 7 p.m. Friday. NWS Dallas point forecast; NWS wind outlook and advisory.
The wind surge is part of the front’s broader setup, not a separate storm: the NWS forecast discussion points to a strong pressure gradient behind the cold front, as high pressure builds south across the Plains. Forecasters expect the cooler, quieter pattern to hold through the weekend, with temperatures moderating into the 70s Sunday and lower 80s early next week, before climbing further later in the week.
Rain Gives Way To A Cold, Clear Weekend
Friday night will be mostly clear and chilly, with a low around 48 degrees and north winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Saturday brings sunny skies and a high near 65, while Saturday night could dip to about 47 degrees. NWS Dallas-Fort Worth point forecast.
The quick flip is the latest chapter in the heat-to-cool pattern covered in an earlier Hoodline forecast. Dallas should warm after the weekend, reaching about 69 degrees Sunday, 75 Monday, 80 Tuesday, 84 Wednesday and 87 Thursday. NWS Dallas-Fort Worth point forecast.
Wind Is The Main Friday Problem
Residents should bring in or secure lightweight outdoor items, including trash bins, patio furniture and decorations. Driving may become difficult for high-profile vehicles, especially during the strongest afternoon gusts, which forecasters now say could reach 50 mph. NWS wind outlook and safety guidance.
Dallas is inside a wider advisory footprint: the Fort Worth NWS office says the Wind Advisory covers all of North and Central Texas through 7 p.m. Friday. The office also cautions that ordinary loose objects can become dangerous when lifted by the wind, underscoring why the warning applies to outdoor items across the region, not just exposed roadways.
