DALLAS, Texas – A brisk wind will sweep across North Texas this weekend as the region trades its warm, late-fall sunshine for an early taste of winter air. The shift begins Saturday night, when cooler air funnels south, stirring leaves and hinting at the season’s first widespread chill before Veterans Day. Travelers should secure lightweight decorations, check vehicle fluids, and plan for gusty crosswinds along I-35 and I-20 corridors through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a strong north wind will arrive Sunday morning, with gusts up to 25 mph dropping daytime highs from the low 80s into the upper 50s by Monday. The air will turn crisp and dry, creating ideal leaf-cleanup and outdoor project conditions, though the breeze may make it feel cooler than readings suggest.
Calm nights early next week could dip into the 30s across northern counties, marking one of the chilliest stretches of the season so far. Though skies stay mostly clear, the pattern signals a broader shift toward colder November weather spreading south from the Plains. Meteorologists note that similar fronts later this month could trigger the first icy mix across the central U.S. ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Residents are urged to protect sensitive plants, secure patio furniture, and use caution on high bridges where wind gusts remain strongest Sunday afternoon. For now, the fall weekend stays bright and dry—just a little less like summer with each passing day.
Five-Day Forecast for Dallas, TX:
Fri: 83/56 – Sunny; light south breeze increasing late.
Sat: 82/51 – Mostly clear; light north wind late.
Sun: 60/36 – Breezy and cooler; gusts near 25 mph.
Mon: 56/41 – Sunny, crisp air; cooler morning commute.
Tue (Veterans Day): 70/45 – Bright skies, warming trend; breezy afternoon.
