Above average temperatures continue for North Texas before late-week cold front

It was a beautiful President's Day across North Texas: the high reached 73 degrees. The high temperatures for this time of the year are typically around 61 degrees, but above-average temperatures will continue through the rest of the week due to a ridge of high pressure.

Mardi Gras, Tuesday, will start mild in the 50s and warm into the upper 70s by mid-afternoon. A few clouds will build into the area throughout the day and winds will be breezy, coming from the south, gusting around 30 mph.

Dry, warm and windy weather will persist through Thursday. This will result in high fire danger for those along and west of I-35. Please avoid any activities that may cause a spark or a flame.

A cold front will pass through the area at the end of the week. A few showers may be possible, and a slight cool down is expected. Stay tuned as models get into better agreement.