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Weather Whiplash Ahead for North Texas Residents
The upcoming weather in North Texas is set to showcase a remarkable change in temperatures, bringing both warmth and bitter cold in quick succession.
On Friday, locals can expect unseasonably warm conditions, with highs reaching 72 degrees, before a dramatic drop into the deep freeze come Saturday.
According to forecasts from the National Weather Service, the region may face prolonged periods of cold weather, with snow now being a factor in the predictions.
As temperatures plunge this weekend, the accompanying strong northern winds are set to exacerbate the chill, making it feel significantly colder than the actual temperature.
Initially, forecasters only anticipated light flurries for the area, but the upcoming cold front brings an increased chance of snow and biting cold.
Saturday’s high temperature is expected to be a mere 43 degrees, with the potential for wind gusts reaching up to 28 mph. This will create a brisk and uncomfortable atmosphere for those venturing outdoors.
Nighttime temperatures are poised to drop to around 19 degrees on Saturday, with Sunday not showing much improvement as temperatures hover near freezing. Observers should prepare for an even colder Martin Luther King Day, which may see temperatures starting at approximately 15 degrees, along with the possibility of light snow.
There is some relief in sight; forecasts indicate a return to above-freezing temperatures midweek. However, meteorologists are also cautioning about the likelihood of another influx of frigid air from the Canadian Arctic later the following week.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the state’s electrical grid, has acknowledged the impending cold front on social media and reassured the public that they anticipate normal grid conditions despite the temperature drop.
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This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: North Texans to be at mercy of capricious weather
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