Warm, dry weak ahead for North Texas; no rain expected

Above-average temperatures and no rainfall will greet North Texas through the weekend. Morning temperatures on Monday ranged from 65-70 degrees with clear skies and a weak cold front moving through the area.

There's no cold air behind the front and no precipitation is expected. Afternoon highs will still reach the upper 80s with low humidity.

Skies will clear and it will be a bit cooler Monday night with morning lows from 60-66 degrees. There will be a smattering of some upper 50s and some of the rural areas.

Plenty of sunshine will dominate the weather on Tuesday. Afternoon highs will top out in the middle 80s. Eighty-two degrees is the average high this time of year.

Sunshine will continue on Wednesday through the weekend. Upper 80s on Wednesday, near 90 on Thursday through Sunday. A pretty simple forecast, but unfortunately the drought situation continues to worsen across the area.

7-Day Headlines
* DFW Airport reached 88 on Sunday.
* Cool mornings and warm afternoons continue.
* There is a weak cold front on Monday; there is no rain with it.
* Above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation over the weekend.
* Drought situation worsens.
* Hurricane Milton strengthens, heading towards Florida Wednesday evening.
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*Sunday Rain: 0.00"; Sunday High: 88; Low: 71
*Monday's Averages: High: 82; Low: 61
*Record high: 98 (1979, 2014); Record low: 42 (1952)
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*October Rain: 0.00"; Deficit:
*2024 Rain: 33.94"; Surplus: 6.03"
*Sunrise: 7:27am; Sunset: 7:04pm
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Monday: Mostly sunny and warm. Weak cold front. Low humidity continues. High: Upper 80s. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.
Monday night: Clear and comfortable. Low: 60-66. Wind: East 5 mph.
Tuesday: Ample sunshine and a tad cooler. Highs: Mid-80s.
Wednesday: Sunny and warm. High: Upper 80s.
Thursday - Sunday: Sunny, continued warm for this time of the year. Highs: Near 90.

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