NBC5 Forecast: Wild Wind Today and a Big Warm-Up

A very strong south wind today has prompted a Wind Advisory to be issued. Gusts are expected to be over 30 MPH. The strong wind will lead to a high grass-fire danger as well. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s for DFW and low to mid 90s out west. (The record high for DFW today is 91). Slightly cooler air will arrive with a cold front tomorrow. This front could kick-off a couple of isolated thunderstorms to the east of Dallas. Otherwise, it looks mainly dry through Friday.Thunderstorms will be possible this weekend. There is a slight chance some could be severe so stay tuned. The rain looks fairly widespread for Saturday.10-Day Forecast TODAY: Mostly sunny, windy, and very warm. High: 89. Wind: S 15-30 mph. TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy. Low: 70. Wind: S 15-20 mph. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy, and warm. 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms east of Dallas. Low: 70. High: 78. Wind: Shifting NW 15-20 mph by afternoon. THURSDAY: A cool morning, then mostly sunny and warm. Low: 52. High: 80. Wind: SE 10-15 mph. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy, windy, humid, and very warm with a 20% chance for a late day thunderstorm. Low: 65. High: 87. Wind: S 15-20 mph. SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy, windy, and humid with a 60% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may be severe. Low: 70. High: 83. Wind: S 15-25 mph. SUNDAY: 10% chance of rain early. Decreasing clouds, breezy and cooler. Low: 55. High: 72. Wind: NW 10-20 mph. MONDAY: Sunny and pleasant. Low: 50. High: 76. Wind: N 5-10 mph. TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and warmer. Low: 60. High: 82. Wind: SW 5-10 mph. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Low: 63. High: 85. Wind: S 10-20 mph. THURSDAY: 30% chance of thunderstorms. Low: 50. High: 76. Wind: N 10-20 mph.   Continue reading...