Fort Worth, Texas – A cold front is expected to move through North Texas Wednesday morning, bringing strong winds and an elevated wildfire threat to parts of the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, windy conditions will develop behind the front, with sustained winds between 15 and 25 miles per hour and gusts reaching 35 to 40 mph at times. The strongest winds are expected Wednesday afternoon as colder air moves into the area.
Forecasters warn that an elevated fire weather threat will exist along and west of Highway 281, where dry conditions combined with gusty winds could allow fires to spread quickly. Officials urge residents in these areas to avoid outdoor burning and take precautions with equipment that could spark flames.
Despite the wind, conditions are expected to remain dry, with seasonable weather continuing through the upcoming weekend. High temperatures Wednesday are expected to range from the upper 30s to mid-40s north, with 50s and lower 60s farther south, depending on timing of the frontal passage.
The Weather Service said another cold front is expected to arrive Friday, reinforcing dry conditions across North Texas. No precipitation is currently forecast with either system.
Communities across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Denton, McKinney, Sherman, Waco, and surrounding areas, may experience blustery conditions Wednesday, even where fire danger remains lower.
No red flag warnings or fire weather watches were issued with this update, but officials recommend closely monitoring local conditions, especially in open and rural areas west of Highway 281.
