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Wind Advisory in Effect for Dallas as Temperatures Drop - Oct 15, 2 PM

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A Wind Advisory is active for the Dallas area through tomorrow evening. A significant cold front brings gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures.

Demarcus Lindgren

October 15, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Oct 15, 2 PM local time.*

Active Alert and Current Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Dallas region, which remains in effect until 7:00 PM CDT on October 16. This moderate-severity alert indicates that strong winds are expected to impact the area over the next day.

As of this Thursday afternoon, conditions are currently mild but breezy. The air temperature stands at 86F, with a feels-like temperature of 88F due to 52% relative humidity and a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 4 mph, with gusts reaching up to 8 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today will remain sunny with a high near 88F. A low near 58F is expected later tonight. There is only a 6% chance of precipitation during the day.

Tonight brings a shift in weather patterns. After an initial period, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, followed by a broader chance of rain. The sky will turn mostly cloudy with a low around 58F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 63F overnight.

Winds will shift to the north northwest at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 40%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will see a significant cooldown and wind increase. A chance of rain showers is expected before 7am, followed by mostly sunny skies. The high will drop to near 65F.

Winds will be strong from the north at 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 48F. Winds will remain from the north at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph.

Safety Reminder

With the Wind Advisory in place and temperatures dropping sharply, residents should secure loose outdoor items that could become projectiles in high winds. As the cold front moves through, layering up is advisable for those heading out during the cooler hours of tomorrow and tonight.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Demarcus Lindgren

Demarcus Lindgren covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Dallas.

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