Stormy Weekend Ahead for Texas with Rain and Cold Fronts
Texas is experiencing a brief period of pleasant weather today and Friday, with temperatures in the 70s across much of the state. However, a significant weather system is expected to bring rain and storms starting Friday night in Far West Texas, spreading across the state through Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are forecast for areas from North Texas to East and Southeast Texas, with localized amounts of up to 1.75 inches near Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. A series of cold fronts will follow, bringing cooler temperatures to the region by Sunday and Monday. Highs on Sunday are expected to drop to 59°F (15°C) in Dallas-Fort Worth and 50°F (10°C) in the Panhandle.