Saturday, October 17, 2025 — North Texas is bracing for a turbulent weekend as a strong cold front sweeps through the central United States, bringing the potential for severe

thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. The National Weather Service warns that Dallas and surrounding areas could experience intense weather conditions

Saturday afternoon before cooler, drier air moves in by Sunday.

A Warm Start Turns Stormy

After a stretch of warm and breezy days, Saturday will start off mostly cloudy and unseasonably hot. Morning temperatures will climb toward the upper 80s, with some areas west of Dallas–Fort Worth possibly hitting 90°F. The atmosphere will become increasingly unstable by late morning, setting the stage for strong to severe storms to develop across North Texas.

Meteorologists expect the most active weather between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., when the strongest cells could produce wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. Although widespread tornado activity isn’t expected, an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out—especially in areas east of the Metroplex.

“It’s the classic clash of warm Gulf moisture and incoming cool air from the north,” said a local forecaster. “That combination creates just enough instability for a few severe storms to spin up quickly.”

Cold Front Brings Relief by Sunday

As the cold front pushes through Saturday night, the severe weather threat will quickly fade. Behind the front, dry and cooler air will settle into North Texas, providing a much-needed break from the humidity.

Sunday will be sunny and comfortable, with morning lows dipping into the 50s and afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s—right around the seasonal average. Winds will be light and the sky mostly clear, creating a beautiful day for outdoor plans after Saturday’s stormy chaos.

A Quick Warm-Up Early Next Week

Don’t get too used to the cooler weather just yet. By Monday, temperatures are expected to rebound quickly under mostly sunny skies, climbing back to near 90°F. Gusty winds—potentially over 30 mph—will return as another weak system approaches from the west.

That system will move through quietly Monday night, bringing no rain but briefly dropping highs back into the 70s on Tuesday. Then, by midweek, another slow-moving storm system could approach, pushing winds higher and driving temperatures back into the 80s.

Late-Week Outlook: More Storms Possible

By Thursday evening, forecasters say additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms may develop as the next front approaches. Early indications suggest this late-week system could again bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and possible hail.

For now, the focus remains on Saturday’s severe weather setup, with residents urged to stay alert and monitor updates throughout the day.

Safety Tip: Keep multiple ways to receive weather alerts—such as a NOAA Weather Radio, smartphone notifications, and local media updates—in case warnings are issued.

Weekend Forecast Summary

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, hot, and humid. Afternoon storms with a risk of wind, hail, and isolated tornadoes. High near 88°F.
• Saturday Night: Cold front moves through, storms shift east, turning clear and cooler. Low near 58°F.
• Sunday: Sunny, dry, and pleasant. High near 78°F.
• Monday: Warm and windy, high near 90°F.
• Tuesday: Cooler, highs in the upper 70s, sunny skies.

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