Residents in Dallas and surrounding areas should prepare for a sharp drop in temperature, as a Freeze Watch has been issued from Sunday evening through Monday morning. According to the National Weather Service, Fort Worth, TX, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees are possible. The advisory stretches across portions of north central, northeast, and south central Texas, including cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and Plano. The forecast indicates that today will be sunny with a high near 81, but the weather is set to shift dramatically over the next few days.
As per the information shared by the National Weather Service, “Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.” They recommend taking steps now to quickly protect tender plants from the cold. Despite the current sunny weather, this freeze watch signifies the end of the growing season, marking a decisive change from the mild conditions detailed for the weekend. The forecast also notes that winds will shift from northeast to southwest throughout the afternoon.
Leading up to the Freeze Watch, Dallas residents can expect mostly clear skies with temperatures gradually decreasing. Tonight’s low will be around 51, and winds will gust. The National Weather Service’s forecast for Sunday calls for sunny skies with a high near 60 and gusts as high as 30 mph. Similar clear conditions will follow into Monday, preceding the expected freeze. By Monday night, temperatures will rise slightly to a low of around 42…