Fort Worth, TX – Strong spring winds are sweeping through North Texas Sunday with gusts nearing 40 mph, prompting a wind advisory and creating hazardous driving conditions on I-35 and I-20.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, the advisory remains in effect from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT Sunday across north-central and northeast Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and surrounding areas. South winds will range from 15 to 25 mph, with gusts peaking near 40 mph.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor items like lawn furniture and trash bins. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should avoid elevated highways due to reduced control in windy conditions. Boaters are advised to use caution on area lakes.
Looking Ahead: Monday’s Forecast and the Week Ahead
Monday in Fort Worth will bring mostly sunny skies with a high of 86°F. Winds will ease slightly, shifting from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Monday night drops to 57°F under partly cloudy skies.
Tuesday brings a pleasant spring day with a high of 77°F and northeast winds around 10 mph. Expect mostly clear skies Tuesday night and a low near 56°F.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for Fort Worth:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high of 84°F, winds S 10–15 mph, gusts up to 30 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, low of 64°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 89°F.
- Thursday Night: Clear, low near 68°F.
- Friday: 40% chance of showers, high near 80°F.
