URGENT UPDATE: A Freeze Warning is now in effect for nearly all of North Texas, starting at 9 p.m. Sunday and lasting until 9 a.m. Monday. The National Weather Service has upgraded Saturday’s Freeze Watch to a formal warning due to a blast of modified Arctic air sweeping into the region. Residents are urged to take immediate precautions as the coldest air of the season descends.
With temperatures expected to plummet, residents must act quickly. Protect vulnerable plants, bring pets indoors, and exercise caution if venturing out late tonight or early tomorrow morning. The forecast indicates that overnight lows in the immediate Metroplex could dip to around 32 degrees Fahrenheit, with outlying areas like Denton and Collin counties potentially plunging into the upper 20s.
Strong northerly winds are contributing significantly to the rapid temperature drop. Sustained winds between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30-35 mph, will exacerbate the cold, leading to “feel like” temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s. This chilling wind is projected to continue through sunrise on Monday, intensifying the cold experience for those who are outdoors.
Temperatures today started in the upper 40s and low 50s, but the incoming cold front is limiting Sunday’s high to just below 60 degrees. Expect it to feel even cooler throughout the afternoon due to the strong winds.
Fortunately, this cold spell is expected to be brief. By Tuesday, high pressure moving in from the west will shift winds to a southerly flow, driving temperatures back up significantly. Highs are forecast to rebound into the mid to upper 70s and even the low 80s by late week and into the weekend. This warming trend will be accompanied by a potential return of rain, with low chances for showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for next weekend.
Stay updated and protect yourself and your loved ones during this sudden cold snap. Share this urgent update with friends and family to ensure everyone is prepared as temperatures drop tonight!
