North Texas to stay breezy with temperatures in the upper 70s as fire dangers builds

Happy Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year: It's been a windy and warmer-than-average day, highs topped out in the upper 70s and gusts got up to 32 mph. Tuesday night, temperatures will dip into the low 70s after the sun sets and winds will decrease.

Another breezy day is expected on Wednesday with winds coming from the southwest around 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will be above average once again, starting the day in the 50s with an afternoon high near 80 degrees. 

A very dry air mass will move into North Texas, dropping dew points and enhancing the fire danger. Elevated fire danger is expected on Thursday as well.

A cold front will move through at the end of the week, causing temperatures to dip into the 60s this weekend. As of now, there is a low chance of rain this weekend, but models are not in agreement on the potential.