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#161 Postby TexasStooge » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:38 am

It's beginning to feel alot like Autumn...wait, what am I saying? It IS Autumn! Highs will remain in the 80s throughout the week--possibly in the 70s by next week. We'll have a slight chance of thunderstorms on Monday, but we shouldn't expect anything severe.

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Today: Image 87°F
Tonight: Image 58°F
Thursday: Image 85°F | 61°F
Friday: Image 85°F | 65°F
Saturday: Image 82°F | 66°F
Sunday: Image 84°F | 68°F
Monday: Image 82°F | 61°F
Tuesday: Image 80°F
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#162 Postby TexasStooge » Thu Oct 11, 2007 6:58 am

Many North Texans are now getting used to this Fall-like trend after weeks in the 90s, but how long will it last?

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Today: Image 86°F
Tonight: Image 61°F
Friday: Image 86°F | 63°F
Saturday: Image 85°F | 68°F
Sunday: Image 84°F | 68°F
Monday: Image 84°F | 68°F
Tuesday: Image 85°F | 69°F
Wednesday: Image 85°F
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Re: N TX Weather #2 - Temporary Cool Down...

#163 Postby TexasStooge » Fri Oct 12, 2007 6:49 am

Fall is slowly making its way to the North Texas area. High temperatures are going up and down like a roller coaster in the 80s range with lows droping to the lower 60s by Monday Night.

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Today: Image 86°F
Tonight: Image 65°F
Saturday: Image 85°F | 67°F
Sunday: Image 84°F | 72°F
Monday: Image 83°F | 60°F
Tuesday: Image 82°F | 62°F
Wednesday: Image 83°F | 67°F
Thursday: Image 82°F
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Re: N TX Weather #2 - Temporary Cool Down...

#164 Postby TexasStooge » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:09 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for persons in Northwestern Hill and Eastern Johnson Counties until 9:45PM CDT.

NWS - Fort Worth wrote:AT 905 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR RIO
VISTA...OR ABOUT 9 MILES SOUTH OF CLEBURNE...MOVING NORTH AT 40 MPH.

CITIZENS OF BLUM REPORTED GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL WITH THIS STORM AT 9 PM.

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
CLEBURNE BY 915 PM CDT...
KEENE BY 920 PM CDT...
ALVARADO AND JOSHUA BY 925 PM CDT...

LAT...LON 3218 9748 3244 9739 3244 9738 3250 9737
3239 9709 3215 9732
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 200DEG 38KT 3224 9736
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Re: N TX Weather #2 - Temporary Cool Down...

#165 Postby TexasStooge » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:31 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for persons in Collin, Northwestern Dallas, and Southeastern Denton Counties until 10:15PM CDT.

NWS - Fort Worth wrote:* AT 923 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR
FARMERS BRANCH...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 40 MPH.

* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
ADDISON AND HEBRON BY 930 PM
RICHARDSON AND THE COLONY BY 935 PM
PLANO BY 940 PM
ALLEN...PARKER...MURPHY AND FRISCO BY 945 PM
FAIRVIEW BY 950 PM

IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE...SEEK SHELTER IN A STRONG BUILDING AND
STAY INSIDE...AWAY FROM WINDOWS UNTIL THE STORM HAS PASSED.

LAT...LON 3334 9667 3320 9640 3278 9683 3294 9701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 216DEG 38KT 3290 9684


The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for persons in Northern Johnson and Tarrant Counties until 10:15PM CDT.

NWS - Fort Worth wrote:* AT 927 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 7 MILES
SOUTH OF BURLESON...OR ABOUT NEAR KEENE...AND MOVING NORTH AT 45
MPH. AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS REPORTED GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL WITH THIS
STORM IN CLEBURNE AND KEENE.

* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
RENDON AND CROWLEY BY 935 PM
EVERMAN AND EDGECLIFF BY 940 PM
FOREST HILL AND KENNEDALE BY 945 PM
PANTEGO...DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS...FORT WORTH AND ARLINGTON BY 950
PM

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO A STURDY SHELTER AND STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS UNTIL THE STORM HAS PASSED.

LAT...LON 3244 9718 3254 9748 3299 9730 3299 9728
3290 9702
TIME...MOT...LOC 0227Z 195DEG 39KT 3248 9732
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Re: N TX Weather #2 - Temporary Cool Down...

#166 Postby TexasStooge » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:00 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for persons in Southeastern Comanche, West Central Hamilton, and Northeastern Mills Counties until 10:30PM CDT.

NWS - Fort Worth wrote:* AT 948 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 13
MILES SOUTH OF GUSTINE...OR ABOUT 19 MILES WEST OF HAMILTON...AND
MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30 MPH.

* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
GUSTINE BY 1010 PM

IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE...SEEK SHELTER IN A STRONG BUILDING AND
STAY INSIDE...AWAY FROM WINDOWS UNTIL THE STORM HAS PASSED.

LAT...LON 3155 9838 3167 9854 3204 9841 3201 9836
3199 9836 3195 9832 3196 9831 3196 9828
3180 9801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0248Z 208DEG 26KT 3168 9842
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Re: N TX Weather #2 - Temporary Cool Down...

#167 Postby TexasStooge » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:01 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for persons in Denton and Northeastern Tarrant Counties until 10:30PM CDT.

NWS - Fort Worth wrote:* AT 956 PM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL...AND
DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED 8 MILES
SOUTH OF ROANOKE...OR ABOUT NEAR WATAUGA...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT
40 MPH.

* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
TROPHY CLUB...ROANOKE AND SOUTHLAKE BY 1005 PM
FLOWER MOUND AND NORTHLAKE BY 1010 PM
BARTONVILLE...COPPER CANYON...DOUBLE OAK AND ARGYLE BY 1015 PM
CORINTH BY 1020 PM

IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE...SEEK SHELTER IN A STRONG BUILDING AND
STAY INSIDE...AWAY FROM WINDOWS UNTIL THE STORM HAS PASSED.

LAT...LON 3337 9720 3320 9684 3292 9709 3300 9734
TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 207DEG 38KT 3291 9725
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#168 Postby TexasStooge » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:17 am

At this moment, a line of strong thunderstorms has developed and moving East to Northeast at 30 MPH. All this is associated with a cold front that's forecasted to move through North Texas today. The only storm that's causing a major concern is the one in Denton and Tarrant Counties where storms from last night passed through those area. Any additional rain can cause flash flooding, leading to problems during the morning rush hours. No severe weather is present, but if the storms intensify, severe weather warnings may be needed.

All this activity should end by early this evening, otherwise, we'll see gradual clearing tomorrow, another chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday and mostly sunny skies from Thursday on.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 77°F
Tonight: Image 62°F
Tuesday: Image 85°F | 69°F
Wednesday: Image 85°F | 68°F
Thursday: Image 92°F | 62°F
Friday: Image 85°F | 56°F
Saturday: Image 87°F | 56°F
Sunday: Image 85°F
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#169 Postby TexasStooge » Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:45 am

The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for persons in Northwestern Dallas and Northeastern Tarrant Counties until 8:15AM CDT.

Nws - Fort Worth wrote:AT 741 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF
60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR EULESS...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25
MPH.

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
IRVING BY 750 AM CDT...
COPPELL BY 755 AM CDT...
FARMERS BRANCH AND CARROLLTON BY 805 AM CDT...
ADDISON...UNIVERSITY PARK...HIGHLAND PARK AND DALLAS BY 810 AM
CDT...
BUCKINGHAM BY 815 AM CDT...

HEAVY RAINS MAY FLOOD LOW LYING AREAS SUCH AS STREETS...DITCHES AND
UNDERPASSES. AVOID THESE AREAS AND DO NOT CROSS FLOODED ROADS AS THEY
MAY BE WASHED OUT.

FREQUENT LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS AND DOORS AND AVOID USING TELEPHONES UNLESS IT IS AN
EMERGENCY.

LAT...LON 3299 9673 3276 9668 3270 9720 3298 9712
TIME...MOT...LOC 1241Z 247DEG 23KT 3286 9706
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Re: N TX Weather #2 - Temporary Cool Down...

#170 Postby TexasStooge » Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:30 am

The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for persons in Collin County until 11:45AM CDT.

NWS - Fort Worth wrote:* AT 839 AM CDT...LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED FLASH
FLOODING ACROSS PARTS OF COLLIN COUNTY...INCLUDING THE MCKINNEY
AND FARMERSVILLE AREAS. THE HEAVIEST RAINS AT 839 AM CDT WERE
LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST PART OF COLLIN COUNTY...MOVING EAST AT 25
MPH.

* THE THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING FLASH FLOODING WILL AFFECT...
FARMERSVILLE AND WYLIE THROUGH 1000 AM CDT...

KEEP CHILDREN FROM PLAYING NEAR RUSHING FLOOD WATERS. THE BANKS OF
STREAMS AND FLOODWAYS ARE SLIPPERY AND RAIN SOFTENED GROUND MAY GIVE
WAY EASILY. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD BE A VICTIM OF DANGEROUS FLOOD
WATERS!

THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF LOW WATER CROSSINGS WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY
DANGEROUS IN HEAVY RAIN. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL ACROSS FLOODED
ROADS. FIND ALTERNATE ROUTES. SWIFTLY FLOWING WATER CAN CARRY
VEHICLES AWAY. TURN AROUND... DON`T DROWN.

LAT...LON 3339 9683 3340 9638 3334 9638 3334 9630
3300 9631 3300 9683
TIME...MOT...LOC 1339Z 280DEG 24KT 3313 9643
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Re: N TX Weather #2 - Temporary Cool Down...

#171 Postby TexasStooge » Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:54 am

The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for persons in Anderson, Northern Freestone, and Henderson Counties until 10:45PM CDT.

NWS - Fort Worth wrote:* AT 943 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS DETECTED A
LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN
EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM 9 MILES NORTH OF ATHENS TO 8 MILES NORTH OF
FAIRFIELD...AND MOVING EAST AT 40 MPH.

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
ATHENS BY 950 AM
BROWNSBORO BY 1005 AM
PALESTINE AND CHANDLER BY 1020 AM
FRANKSTON...COFFEE CITY AND BERRYVILLE BY 1030 AM

FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO A STURDY SHELTER UNTIL THE STORM HAS
PASSED.

IF YOU ARE CAUGHT OUTSIDE...SEEK SHELTER IN A STRONG BUILDING AND
STAY INSIDE...AWAY FROM WINDOWS UNTIL THE STORM HAS PASSED.

HEAVY RAINS MAY FLOOD LOW LYING AREAS SUCH AS STREETS...DITCHES AND
UNDERPASSES. AVOID THESE AREAS AND DO NOT CROSS FLOODED ROADS AS THEY
MAY BE WASHED OUT.

FREQUENT LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. STAY AWAY FROM
WINDOWS AND DOORS AND AVOID USING TELEPHONES UNLESS IT IS AN
EMERGENCY.

LAT...LON 3195 9620 3201 9606 3208 9606 3211 9611
3217 9612 3217 9614 3236 9613 3235 9546
3215 9546 3202 9541 3185 9542 3168 9530
3166 9640
TIME...MOT...LOC 1443Z 259DEG 36KT 3233 9584 3184 9613
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#172 Postby TexasStooge » Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:44 am

Yesterday has been a wild and rough event to those who were commuting during the AM rush hours. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with a cold front has moved through the area, bringing damaging winds in excess of 60 MPH and flooding. While many North Texans are recovering from the severe weather, we're seeing some patchy fog this morning, with much denser fog in suburban and rural areas. Otherwise, by Midday, we'll see partly cloudy skies throughout this evening and by tomorrow, guess what? More severe weather.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 84°F
Tonight: Image 68°F
Wednesday: Image 87°F | 68°F
Thursday: Image 89°F | 57°F
Friday: Image 86°F | 61°F
Saturday: Image 87°F | 70°F
Sunday: Image 84°F | 58°F
Monday: Image 74°F
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#173 Postby TexasStooge » Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:53 am

Just like yesterday, many North Texans are waking up to some fog and haze developing before sunrise. Also, we have a chance of thunderstorms in the Northern 1/2 of the region, with a few becoming severe. And from Thursday to Saturday, we'll see mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower to mid 80s and on the beginning of another work week, another cold front will slide through North Texas and highs will fall sharply to the lower 70s.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 81°F
Tonight: Image 62°F
Thursday: Image 84°F | 58°F
Friday: Image 82°F | 55°F
Saturday: Image 84°F | 67°F
Sunday: Image 85°F | 64°F
Monday: Image 72°F | 53°F
Tuesday: Image 76°F
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#174 Postby TexasStooge » Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:10 am

This is turning out to be a great morning. We wouldn't have to worry about any severe weather, fog, or haze that has blanketed the region for 3 days. We'll continue to see the 80s throughout the weekend with a sharp fall on the temperatures to the 70s on Monday.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 85°F
Tonight: Image 55°F
Friday: Image 84°F | 57°F
Saturday: Image 85°F | 65°F
Sunday: Image 85°F | 54°F
Monday: Image 73°F | 51°F
Tuesday: Image 74°F | 55°F
Wednesday: Image 80°F
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#175 Postby TexasStooge » Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:04 am

Many North Texans are waking up to much coller temperatures this morning. Current reading are in the 50s with upper 40s reported in the suburbs. Fortunately, we won't need a light sweater for long, because highs will be in the 80s this afternoon.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 84°F
Tonight: Image 57°F
Saturday: Image 85°F | 65°F
Sunday: Image 85°F | 54°F
Monday: Image 73°F | 51°F
Tuesday: Image 74°F | 55°F
Wednesday: Image 80°F | 57°F
Thursday: Image 79°F
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#176 Postby TexasStooge » Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:01 am

As of right now, the strongest cold front has pushed through North Texas, dropping today's highs to the 50s with lows in the mid to upper 40s. :cold: Also, we're waking up to a huge batch of rain and gusty winds, which is why a Wind Advisory has been issued for area along and west of a Sherman, Dallas, Hillsboro, and Waco line until 6:00PM CDT. More than likely, this Wind Advisory may be extended to include all of North Texas, for a short time anyways.

This wet trend is expected to last through Thursday.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 50s
Tonight: Image 47°F
Tuesday: Image 61°F | 50°F
Wednesday: Image 60°F | 50°F
Thursday: Image 66°F | 51°F
Friday: Image 70°F | 57°F
Saturday: Image 73°F | 55°F
Sunday: Image 73°F
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#177 Postby TexasStooge » Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:19 am

Yesterday was somewhat of a repeat of Last Monday, only today, we're not waking up to the fog or haze, we're waking up to the upper 40s. Throughout next week, the trend of cooler temperatures will continue along with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies.

Although the fire danger is Southwest of the North Texas region, we're still keeping an eye out for any minor fires sparked by dry air and gusty winds that's forecasted today.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 67°F
Tonight: Image 52°F
Wednesday: Image 68°F | 51°F
Thursday: Image 66°F | 49°F
Friday: Image 69°F | 49°F
Saturday: Image 70°F | 51°F
Sunday: Image 70°F | 51°F
Monday: Image 70°F
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#178 Postby TexasStooge » Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:15 am

Today will be more of the same from yesterday with sunny skies and mild temperatures. Highs will remain in the upper 60s to lower 70s. We'll see windy conditions today with winds gusting as high as 30 MPH.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 74°F
Tonight: Image 48°F
Thursday: Image 70°F | 45°F
Friday: Image 70°F | 47°F
Saturday: Image 71°F | 50°F
Sunday: Image 69°F | 51°F
Monday: Image 70°F | 49°F
Tuesday: Image 71°F
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Re: N TX Weather #2 - Potential Fire Danger for the Region!!!

#179 Postby TexasStooge » Wed Oct 24, 2007 12:33 pm

The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for the entire North Texas region until 7:00PM CDT.

NWS - Fort Worth wrote:.A NEAR STATIONARY...YET DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI
VALLEY AND POLAR HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE CENTRAL PLAINS WILL RESULT IN
A VERY TIGHT NORTHERLY PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER NORTH TEXAS. THE RESULT
WILL RESULT IN VERY GUSTY NORTH WINDS ACROSS THE MAJORITY OF NORTH TEXAS
THROUGH SUNSET. COMBINED WITH LOW AFTERNOON HUMIDITIES...THE GRASS FIRE
DANGER WILL BE HIGH.

A VERY HIGH GRASS FIRE DANGER IS EXPECTED OVER ALL OF NORTH TEXAS
AS GUSTY NORTH WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND 30 MPH...COMBINE WITH MINIMUM
AFTERNOON HUMIDITIES FALLING T0 BETWEEN 25 AND 30 PERCENT TO RESULT
IN VERY DRY FINE FUELS SUCH AS GRASSES...WHICH ARE ALREADY BEGINNING
TO BECOME DORMANT FROM COOLER TEMPERATURES.

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE
EITHER OCCURRING NOW...OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS...
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...AND DRY VEGETATION WILL CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE
GROWTH POTENTIAL. AVOID ALL OUTSIDE BURNING AND WELDING TODAY. DO NOT
TOSS LIT CIGARETTE BUTTS OUTSIDE. REPORT WILD FIRES TO THE NEAREST FIRE
DEPARTMENT OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICE.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the entire North Texas region until 7:00PM CDT.

Nws - Fort Worth wrote:STRONG AND GUSTY NORTH WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL
GUSTS TO 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED OVER THE EASTERN TWO-THIRDS OF NORTH
TEXAS UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 20 TO
30 MPH ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING
DIFFICULT...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. BOATERS SHOULD
USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN VENTURING ONTO AREA LAKES. RESIDENTS MAY
WISH TO TAKE ACTION TO SECURE TRASH CANS...LAWN FURNITURE...AND
OTHER LIGHTWEIGHT OUTDOOR OBJECTS THAT MAY BE BLOWN AROUND IN THE
STRONG WINDS.
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#180 Postby TexasStooge » Thu Oct 25, 2007 7:11 am

Today will be yet another nice and mild day in North Texas, except there's no windy conditions, no fire danger to worry about.

DFW Forecast

Today: Image 69°F
Tonight: Image 42°F
Friday: Image 73°F | 48°F
Saturday: Image 77°F | 52°F
Sunday: Image 68°F | 49°F
Monday: Image 72°F | 47°F
Tuesday: Image 74°F | 49°F
Wednesday: Image 73°F
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