There is a narrow window for severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening, it’ll be dry Thursday and ridiculously windy on Friday. NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell has the latest forecast.
Thunderstorms have moved out of North Texas and the rest of the night will be tranquil.
Red Flag Warnings have been posted for areas west of Fort Worth through 9 pm. There is also a Fire Weather Watch that goes into effect Friday at 7 am. The combination of strong west winds and dry air can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Make sure you are doing what you can to avoid starting a spark.
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WATCH HEREThursday will be dry and warm with generally light winds. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s.
Fire danger will again be top of mind on Friday as very strong winds push into the area. Winds could gust over 50 mph through the day.
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Latest Forecast:
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy. Low: 54. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
THURSDAY: Partly sunny and warm. High: 85. Wind: SW 5-10 mph.
FRIDAY: Windy with a mix of clouds and sun, warm. Elevated fire danger. Low: 62. High: 82. Wind: SW 25-35 mph with higher gusts near 50 mph.
SATURDAY: Partly sunny, breezy and comfortable. Low: 54. High: 72. Wind: NW 10-15 mph.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 47. High: 71. Wind: N 5-10 mph.
MONDAY (ST. PATRICK'S DAY): Partly sunny, breezy and warm. Low: 48. High: 80. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny, breezy and warm. Low: 56. High: 82. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Sun and clouds, breezy and pleasant. Low: 60. High: 76. Wind: W 10-20 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and cooler. Low: 46. High: 66. Wind: SE 5-10 mph.
FRIDAY: Partly sunny and milder. Low: 46. High: 72. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.
