HOUSTON — New model guidance is consistently showing a strong cold front moving through Texas early next week. The front is expected to sweep across the state on Monday and Tuesday, November 2 and 3. It could pass through southeast Texas on Election Day Tuesday. Reinforcing colder air will likely arrive late in the week, bringing the coldest mornings on Thursday or Friday.
Front Moves Through Early Next Week
The first cold front is expected to push across North Texas on Monday, then reach southeast Texas by Tuesday. Models have been consistent in showing that timing. A line of thunderstorms may form ahead of the front in some areas.
Gusty north winds will follow the front as it passes. Temperatures will drop noticeably behind it. Voters heading out on Election Day may want to bring a jacket and umbrella.
Coldest Air Arrives Late Week
A second push of colder air is expected to follow later in the week. That reinforcing cold air could bring the coldest mornings of the season so far. Thursday or Friday morning looks like the chilliest stretch.
Projected feels-like temperatures for Friday morning, November 6, show readings mostly in the 30s and 40s across much of the state. The coldest areas are in North and East Texas. Even the Houston area could feel chilly.
North Texas Feels Like the Low 40s
Dallas is forecast to feel like about 44 degrees Friday morning. Wichita Falls and Lawton, Oklahoma, are expected to feel near 40. Graham is forecast near 43…