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 elevated the earlier Freeze Watch due to the arrival of modified Arctic air, marking the coldest air of the season so far.
Residents are urged to take immediate precautions as temperatures are set to plummet. Protect vulnerable plants and bring pets indoors. It is crucial to exercise caution and wear multiple layers when going out late tonight or early Monday morning.
Strong northerly winds will exacerbate the chill, with sustained winds between 15 and 25 mph and gusts potentially reaching 30 to 35 mph. Early Sunday, temperatures started in the upper 40s and low 50s, but the cold front will limit highs to just below 60 degrees for most areas today. The wind chill will make it feel even cooler throughout the afternoon.
Overnight lows in the Metroplex are forecast to hover around or just below freezing, 32 degrees, while outlying areas such as Denton and Collin counties may dip into the upper 20s. The intense wind will persist until sunrise Monday, creating “feel like” temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s, with some areas experiencing wind chills as low as the mid-20s.
This brief cold spell is expected to lift quickly. As high pressure expands from the west, a shift to southerly flow is projected by Tuesday, driving temperatures back up significantly. Highs are anticipated to rebound into the mid to upper 70s, and even the low 80s by late week and into the weekend.
Residents should remain vigilant as this warming trend may precede a potential return of rain, with a low chance of showers and thunderstorms forecast for next weekend. Stay tuned for updates as conditions develop!
