Cold front could bring long-awaited rain chances to Dallas-Fort Worth. This is when
After a prolonged period of warm to hot weather deep into October, North Texas residents might be wondering when it will cool down.
On Friday, Oct. 25, it is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from mid-80s to low 90s, according to the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth.
Based on NWS data up until Oct. 24, the month has seen eight days with a high temperature of at least 90 degrees.
But the end is in sight.
The NWS service says, “Above normal temperatures and rain-free conditions will prevail for the next several days... but there is potential for a pattern change late next week with a high chance (80%) for measurable rain.”
The agency is also predicting a 20% possibility of rain showers beginning on Oct. 30.
“If the current forecast verifies, this October will be knocked out of the running for the driest October on record...an honor I think we would all like to pass on!” said a Fort Worth meteorologist.
When could it rain and cool down in Fort Worth?
The “cold front” in question does not have the chilliest temperatures; however, it’s better than the heat right now. It is important to note that the Farmer’s Almanac and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a “temperate and uneventful winter” with “warm and dry” conditions.
The Fort Worth National Weather Service predicts:
Friday, Oct. 25:
Day: Sunny, with a high of 89. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph, becoming north-northeast after midnight.
Saturday, Oct. 26:
Day: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 64. North wind around 5 mph, becoming east-southeast after midnight.
Sunday, Oct. 27:
Day: Sunny, with a high near 88. South-southeast winds around 5 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low of around 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday, Oct. 28:
Day: Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 66.
Tuesday, Oct. 29:
Day: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low of around 68.
Wednesday, Oct. 30:
20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
This story was originally published October 24, 2024 at 3:32 PM.