Temperatures to soar into the 80s as fire threat continues in North Texas

Wednesday is another above-average day with gusty winds leading to high fire danger. Due to a cold front, temperatures will dip as soon as the sun sets at 6:23 p.m. 

Thursday morning will be mild in the 50s. Warmer-than-average temperatures will continue throughthe rest of the afternoon, eventually getting into the upper 70s.

The warmer than average temperatures, dry fuels, and windy conditions will continue to lead to high fire danger on Thursday. Please avoid any activities that may cause a spark or a flame; any flame that ignites has the potential of spreading rapidly. Winds will be from the north, gusting up to 20 mph on Thursday.

Above-average temperatures continue into the weekend and the next week. The Climate Prediction Center has high confidence that above-average temperatures are likely for the first two weeks of meteorological spring, starting March 1.  

As for rainfall, conditions look to stay mostly dry through the weekend, but there is a chance for a few showers in the mornings this weekend. The majority of North Texas will stay dry. The next big chance of showers and storms is on Tuesday of next week.