Forecast Discussion for Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
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FXUS64 KFWD 242337
AFDFWD
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
537 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026
...New AVIATION...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- The elevated fire threat will continue Wednesday and Thursday,
but lower wind speeds will limit the overall threat.
- Warm and rain-free conditions continue the rest of the week with
no significant rain chances through the weekend.
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.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 1224 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026
The latest satellite imagery reveals broad anticyclonic flow
associated with a mid/upper ridge over the western and central
part of the CONUS. The ridge will be the main feature affecting
North and Central Texas, as it will provide above-normal
temperatures and dry conditions for the rest of the week. Warm,
dry and windy weather will create an elevated threat for wildfires
this afternoon, particularly along and north of I-20 where the
stronger winds and drier air will be. A Wind Advisory is also in
effect this afternoon for much of the area, as a tight pressure
gradient generates sustained winds of 25+ MPH ahead of the next
cold front. Breezy conditions will continue tonight and Wednesday,
though weaker winds and higher dewpoints should help keep the fire
weather threat in check.
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.LONG TERM...
(Wednesday night through next Monday)
Issued at 1224 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026
A weak front will bring a shift to north winds Wednesday evening,
though little temperature difference will be felt. High pressure
aloft will continue to provide above-normal temperatures through
the end of the week and month. This is tied for the third warmest
February on record so far, so we will see how thing go during the
final week. Right now Wednesday (ahead of the front) and Saturday
look like our warmest days with highs ranging from the upper 70s
to mid 80s. The next rain chances will be about a week from now
associated with an upper low and the next cold front.
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.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 531 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026
VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period at the TAF
sites. South-southwesterly winds at 10-20 kts gusting to 25 kts at
times will continue through this evening and into tonight. Minor
LLWS issues are possible over the Metroplex after sunset this
evening, but persistent gusty winds at the surface will keep a
mention from the TAFs at this moment. Gusty south-southwesterly
winds will prevail at KACT through the TAF period, however, gusts
will subside in the Metroplex after sunrise Wednesday morning with
winds eventually turning out of the north late Wednesday evening
in the extended portion of the DFW TAF.
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.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Dallas-Ft. Worth 56 82 55 77 / 0 0 0 0
Waco 56 85 59 81 / 0 0 0 0
Paris 53 76 56 76 / 0 0 0 0
Denton 51 81 49 76 / 0 0 0 0
McKinney 54 80 54 76 / 0 0 0 0
Dallas 56 83 57 79 / 0 0 0 0
Terrell 55 81 57 78 / 0 0 0 0
Corsicana 58 84 60 81 / 0 0 0 0
Temple 53 85 57 82 / 0 0 0 0
Mineral Wells 52 84 48 78 / 0 0 0 0
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.FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for TXZ093>095-103>107-
117>123-131>135-143>146-157>159.
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SHORT TERM...30
LONG TERM....30
AVIATION...Langfeld
NWS FWD Office Area Forecast Discussion
