The North Texas area will enjoy an unseasonably warm and generally dry weekend ahead of a rainy week.
The National Weather Service Fort Worth/Dallas issued a forecast on Friday afternoon. It predicts the warmest temperatures of the week will come on Saturday and Sunday, with high temperatures in the 80s and lows in the 50s and 60s. That is about 15-25 degrees above normal.
Residents can expect breezy south winds each afternoon at 10-20 mph and gusts of around 25-30 mph.
Some areas across North Texas, mainly along the Red River, have a low chance of showers and storms late Saturday and Sunday, but otherwise most of the area will remain rain-free this weekend.
Highs will remain 10-20 degrees above normal through the first week of March. That means afternoon highs in the 70s and 80s.
Additionally, rain and storm chances become more widespread midweek with the greatest coverage expected Wednesday through Friday. The rain chances on Wednesday are 40-70% and 30-60% on Thursday.
The area might even see a few storms that become strong to severe. The NWS will keep an eye on the situation and share more details in the coming days as confidence increases.
In the meantime, check that you’re signed up for all relevant weather alerts, audit any emergency kits, and coordinate with friends and family on emergency preparedness and evacuation plans.