Temperatures rapidly climbed into the 80s by late Sunday morning and early afternoon. However, a powerful cold front swung through the area after lunchtime, bringing gusty winds up to 50 mph and temperatures dipping in the late afternoon.
There are currently six watches, warnings, and advisories across North Texas.
A wind advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. due to sustained winds from the northwest at 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph.
The winds, combined with warmer-than-average temperatures and low relative humidity levels along and to the west of I-35, will lead to high fire danger. A red flag warning is also in effect. Please avoid any activities that may cause a spark or a flame.
Sunday will be cloudy and stay dry for most of North Texas, but there is a potential for rain and even severe weather in East Texas. Storms will fire up in the afternoon ahead of the front.
The front will usher in a cold air mass, and temperatures could reach freezing on Monday morning. However, Monday will stay windy, meaning temperatures will feel more like the 20s and teens. Be sure to bundle up and protect any sensitive vegetation…