Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Issued by NWS Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
364 FXUS64 KFWD 101055 AFDFWD Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 555 AM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...New Aviation... .KEY MESSAGES... - An elevated grass fire threat will be present for areas near and west of I-35 on Sunday. - Warm and rain-free weather will continue into next week with temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above normal. && .SHORT TERM... /Issued 116 AM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025/ /Today and Tonight/ The key player in this week`s forecast will be a ridge that continues to meander atop Texas. With strong ridging in place, expect precipitation-free conditions along with above normal temperatures each day. Today will be no exception as high temperatures climb to the mid-upper 80s. Although this might not be considered hot compared to our summer months, this is still 5-10 degrees above normal for this time of the year. With high pressure in control, expect relatively light winds to continue with directions varying from northeasterly to easterly through tonight. Overnight, expect much of the region to dip into the mid to upper 50s with the exception of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex where temperature will range from 60-65 come Saturday morning. Hernandez && .LONG TERM... /Issued 116 AM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025/ /Saturday Onward/ The aforementioned area of high pressure will remain atop North and Central Texas through the next 7 days. The positioning will vary slightly depending on the proximity of nearby troughs and areas of low pressure. Nonetheless, conditions will remain precipitation free with continued afternoon temperatures in the mid 80s to lower 90s each afternoon. Hernandez && .AVIATION... /NEW/ /12z TAFs/ Continued tranquil weather is expected throughout North and Central Texas. Light northeasterly winds are ongoing with minimal variation through the next 20 hours. As we head into early Saturday morning, winds will gain a more southerly direction with speeds remaining below 5 kts. Skies will be clear to mostly clear through the entire period. Hernandez && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Dallas-Ft. Worth 86 64 89 66 90 / 0 0 0 0 0 Waco 87 60 87 61 88 / 0 0 0 0 0 Paris 83 59 86 61 87 / 0 0 0 0 0 Denton 86 58 88 61 90 / 0 0 0 0 0 McKinney 86 60 88 62 89 / 0 0 0 0 0 Dallas 88 65 89 67 90 / 0 0 0 0 0 Terrell 86 58 88 61 89 / 0 0 0 0 0 Corsicana 88 62 90 63 90 / 0 0 0 0 0 Temple 88 58 89 59 89 / 0 0 0 0 0 Mineral Wells 89 58 91 60 92 / 0 0 0 0 0 && .FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$