Tuesday was moderate and cool, with highs hovering around average; however, by Wednesday, highs are expected to rise 15 degrees above average ahead of an approaching front, drastically reducing temperatures on Thanksgiving Day.
Winds from the south will build up moisture over the next 24 hours, providing more cloud cover on Wednesday and Thursday. Gusts of up to 30 mph are anticipated throughout the following few days.
On Thanksgiving Day, a front will travel over the area, bringing cold Canadian air and blustery northerly winds. The winds will make it feel even colder, with wind chills predicted to be in the 30s and 40s. In addition, Thursday morning will be gloomy, with gradual clearing during the day.
Radiation cooling will occur overnight on Thursday, allowing for a cold morning on Friday. It appears that North Texas will receive the coldest air of the season.
This is why the First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert regarding the possibility of a widespread first freeze throughout the region. Now is the time to prepare and plan to care for any delicate plants or animals.
Another dry frontal system is expected this weekend, keeping temperatures below average for the following week. Rainfall is expected to return throughout the coming week.