Howdy, folks! Prepare yourselves for a wild weekend weather-wise in Fort Worth. We're lookin' at a mix of rain, gusty winds, and even a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday, followed by a significant cooldown as a cold front sweeps through.
Saturday's Forecast: Warmth and Potential Storms
Saturday will start cloudy with some scattered showers across Central Texas. Things should clear up a bit around lunchtime before more rain and thunderstorms develop as a cold front moves across Austin. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 70s, accompanied by a breezy south wind with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The National Weather Service is predicting a higher chance of thunderstorms during the day as instability builds over the Coastal Plains.
Severe Weather Risk
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for Central and East Texas on Saturday afternoon and evening. This means there's a slight chance of strong or severe storms along the frontal boundary due to the clash of warm and cold air masses.
Sunday's Forecast: A Cold Shock!
Get ready for a significant temperature drop! The cold front will move across the area Saturday night into early Sunday morning, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season to South Central Texas. So, swap your shorts for jeans and get ready to bundle up!
- Saturday: Rain, thunderstorms possible. Highs in the 70s.
- Sunday: Much colder. Keep warm!
Stay tuned for updates as the weekend progresses. And remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!