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Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and you'll hit a wall of fog. Thick, soupy stuff that's cutting visibility to a quarter mile in spots, especially south of I-35. Currently sitting at 63 degrees after barely budging overnight. If you're on the roads early, take it slow. The fog should burn off by late morning. In Now here's kicker, today's high of 88 degrees is running 45 degrees above normal for early March. That's more late April than early spring. South Texas pushes toward 88 with muggy air. The Gulf Coast hits 83 under mostly cloudy skies. Central Texas reaches 85, while North Texas tops out around 82. Light south winds keep things breezy but comfortable. Tonight stays mild. Lows drop to the upper 60s to low 70s statewide. That fog may redevelop after midnight, especially along the coast. Tuesday brings more warmth and building clouds. Highs reach the low to mid 80s across most of the state, with South Texas climbing to 91. A cold front approaches from the northwest late in the day. Rain chances increase Tuesday night as the front pushes through. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some storms could pack a punch, particularly across North and Central Texas. Wednesday is the big weather day. That cold front sweeps statewide, bringing showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may turn severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain possible. Rain tapers off by Wednesday evening as cooler, drier air surges in behind the front. Thursday turns beautiful. Sunny skies return with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Friday warms back into the upper 70s to low 80s under clear skies. The weekend looks warm and dry, with highs in the mid 80s to low 90s. See you this afternoon.

Good afternoon. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel that thick, muggy air clinging to your skin. Last night's rain left us about a third of an inch statewide. And it's not quite done yet. Gulf Coast and South Texas — scattered thunderstorms roll through this afternoon. Your best window hits between 1 and 4 P.M., with a 60 to 70 percent shot at getting wet. Highs reach the low 70s. Central Texas stays mostly cloudy with just a slight rain chance, topping out near 70. North Texas? You win today. Patchy fog burns off by mid-morning, then sunshine takes over. Highs near 73. Tonight, that stalled front lifts back north. Patchy fog redevelops, especially along the coast. Lows settle in the upper 50s to upper 60s statewide. Monday brings mostly cloudy skies and warming temperatures — highs jump into the low to mid 80s. South Texas could hit 86. Tuesday continues warm and muggy, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Now here's the big story. A strong cold front barrels through late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some could turn severe — damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are possible, especially west of I-35. Heavy rain moves through quickly, but localized flooding can't be ruled out. Behind the front. Wednesday afternoon clears out fast. Temperatures crash — highs only reach the low 70s. Thursday and Friday? Gorgeous. Sunny skies, lows in the upper 40s, highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. The weekend warms back up — Saturday hits the low to mid 80s under sunny skies. Perfect spring weather returns. Keep an eye on Wednesday's storms. We'll have updates as that front gets closer. See you this evening.

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Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel yesterday's storms still hanging around. We picked up over a third of an inch of rain. And those clouds aren't ready to leave yet. Down in South Texas, thunderstorms are already rolling through. You've got a a chance of showers and storms this morning, topping out at 73 degrees. The Gulf Coast sees scattered storms too, mainly before 9 A.M., then just patchy fog. You'll hit 74 degrees there. Central Texas stays mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after 1 P.M. Highs reach 70 degrees. And up in North Texas? You're the lucky ones. Patchy fog clears by 10 A.M., then sunshine takes over. Highs near 73 degrees. Tonight, muggy air returns as that front retreats north. Lows range from 59 degrees in North Texas to 70 degrees along the Gulf Coast. Patchy fog develops statewide. Monday brings warmer, more humid air. Highs jump into the low 80s across most of the state — 81 in North Texas, 82 along the Gulf Coast, 83 in Central Texas. And 86 down south. A few isolated showers are possible, but most of you stay dry. Tuesday stays warm and muggy with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. But Tuesday night into Wednesday? That's when things get interesting. A strong cold front barrels through, bringing widespread thunderstorms and possibly severe weather. Heavy rain is likely. Wednesday's highs crash to the 70s behind the front. Thursday and Friday look beautiful — sunny skies, highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. And low humidity. Perfect spring weather. If you're planning outdoor activities this week. Wednesday's the day to watch. Otherwise, enjoy the warmth while it lasts. See you this afternoon.

Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. In Step outside right now you’ll feel it, that thick, humid air clinging to your skin like a second layer. We're sitting at 74 degrees under overcast skies, with last night barely dipping to 72. But here’s the twist—this isn't just another warm March morning. Today. Texas splits into two wildly different worlds: one where summer arrives early. And another where spring gets a reality check. Down in South Texas, summer is pulling an early cameo. You'll hit 90 degrees today—that's 47 degrees above normal for early March—with heat indices climbing to 93. But don't get too comfortable. By 3 P.M., thunderstorms roll in, bringing gusty southeast winds at 13 to 16 miles an hour. Tonight, storms stick around, dropping temps to 65 by morning. Over on the Gulf Coast, it’s all about the rain. Highs hit 83 today, but storms move in by noon. Expect heavy downpours—up to an inch in spots—with overnight lows rising to 70 degrees thanks to warm, moist air. Sunday brings more of the same, with fog creeping in by evening. Central Texas is the drama queen today. Highs near 78, but storms erupt by mid-morning with heavy rain and gusty east winds. Temps actually fall through the afternoon, bottoming out at 54 tonight. Sunday stays cooler at 71 degrees, but storms linger like that one guest who won't leave the party. Up in North Texas, reality hits. Highs struggle to 71 today as storms sweep through by noon. Tonight, temps drop to a chilly 51—that's 47 degrees cooler than South Texas—with lingering showers. Sunday rebounds to 72 and sunny. Looking ahead. Sunday stays stormy along the coast. Monday brings a brief rebound to the 80s statewide, but another round of severe storms arrives Tuesday. Then comes a sharp cooldown—highs crash to the 60s north and 70s south by Wednesday. If you're headed to the coast, watch for rip currents and sea fog. Embrace the chaos, folks. Keep that umbrella handy. See you tomorrow. See you this afternoon.

Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel something weird for early March. We're sitting at 72 degrees right now. That's not normal. And it's about to get warmer. A massive heat surge is pushing statewide today. South Texas takes the biggest punch. McAllen and Laredo climb to 92 degrees by mid-afternoon — that's 52 degrees above normal for March. Heat index values could touch 92 as well. It'll feel sticky down there. Central Texas reaches the mid-80s. Austin and San Antonio hit 84 under mostly cloudy skies. The Gulf Coast stays slightly cooler thanks to onshore flow. Houston tops out at 82, while Corpus Christi reaches 84. Winds gust to 30 miles an hour along the coast this afternoon. North Texas sees highs around 81 in Dallas-Fort Worth. But here's the catch. Scattered thunderstorms develop this afternoon and evening. A few could turn strong to severe, bringing large hail and damaging winds. The best chance is east of I-35 and north of I-20. Tonight brings changes. A cold front approaches from the northwest. Lows drop to the upper 60s to low 70s statewide, but showers and storms increase after midnight. Saturday's the big day. That front stalls across Texas, triggering widespread rain and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall is likely — some areas could see 1 to 2 inches. Flooding is a concern, especially since we've been bone dry. Temperatures cool behind the front. North Texas drops to the upper 60s. Central and South Texas stay in the low 80s. Looking ahead, rain chances continue Sunday through midweek as another system moves through Tuesday and Wednesday. More heavy rain is possible. We're entering an active pattern after weeks of drought. Keep an eye on those storm warnings this afternoon if you're in North Texas. See you tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.

Good evening. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and you feel it immediately. That heavy, sticky blanket of Gulf moisture. We're sitting at 83 degrees under mainly clear skies, which is a full 52 degrees warmer than our usual March high. It's stifling out there, folks. But here's the thing: the atmosphere is loading up. A Tornado Watch is active until midnight for the Panhandle. We're officially in the busy season. Down along the Gulf Coast, tonight stays mild and mostly cloudy. You'll only drop to about 70 degrees, with southeast winds staying busy at 15 miles an hour. Friday, you climb back to 82. Just a heads up—showers and thunderstorms become possible after 3 P.M. Rain chances linger into Friday night with a low near 71. In South Texas, you're seeing the real heat. Highs top out near 91 degrees. That's 52 degrees above normal, so keep the water handy. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with a low around 69. Friday stays hot. Partly sunny skies give way to a chance of storms, cooling you to about 70 Friday night. Central Texas, tonight brings mostly cloudy skies and a low around 68. A few storms may pop after 3 A.M. Friday, you reach 84. Rain showers are likely before 3 P.M., then storms return. You hold at 68 Friday night. Up in North Texas, you're currently at 79 degrees. Tonight, look for mainly cloudy skies with a low around 67. Friday brings a high near 80. Showers and storms become likely by late afternoon. You cool down to 60 Friday night. Here's your outlook for the week ahead. We enter a severe weather pattern this weekend. A cold front stalls Saturday, bringing widespread rain and storms. Heavy rain and flash flooding are the main concerns Saturday through Sunday. We dry out slightly Monday, but another system brings storm chances back by Tuesday. By late next week, we settle back into sunshine. Charge those phones now and keep the weather alerts on tonight. See you tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.

Good afternoon. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel summer making an early appearance. We're sitting at 81 degrees right now — that's 52 degrees warmer than normal for early March. Gulf moisture is flooding inland on persistent southeast winds. And this heat wave isn't going anywhere fast. In the next 24 hours. Down along the coast, you're basking in partly sunny skies with a high near 83. Southeast winds around 15 miles an hour, gusting to 20. Tonight only drops to 70 under mostly cloudy skies. Friday stays sticky with an 82-degree high and a a chance of storms after 3 P.M. South Texas is the hot spot today — literally. Mostly sunny with a high near 91, heat index hitting 90. Breezy southeast winds around 25 miles an hour, gusting to 33. Tonight falls to 69, then Friday climbs right back to 91 with a a chance of thunderstorms. Central Texas sees mostly sunny skies this afternoon with a high near 85. A slight chance of storms before 3 P.M. Tonight drops to 68, then Friday reaches 84 with a showers moving through. Up in North Texas, you've got a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with a high near 79. Tonight falls to 67. Friday's when things get active — a chance of showers and thunderstorms, some possibly severe. High near 80. Here's your heads-up for the weekend. Saturday brings widespread storms across the entire state with a Slight Risk for severe weather. Damaging winds are the main threat, with isolated large hail possible. Heavy rainfall is expected as a cold front stalls out over Texas. Rain chances stick around Sunday through Wednesday as a cutoff low tracks east. Stay weather-aware this weekend. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Seventy degrees and drizzling right now. But don't let that fool you. South Texas is about to crank the heat to 91 degrees today. That's 45 degrees above normal for early March. Your thermometer is confused. And honestly, so is everyone else. In the next 24 hours. Down in South Texas, sunshine drives you to 91 degrees. Southeast winds rip at 17 to 24 miles an hour, gusting past 30. The Gulf Coast parks at 83 under partly sunny skies. Central Texas hits 86 with a slight chance of showers before 3 P.M. North Texas stays cooler at 79, but scattered showers and thunderstorms roll through all day. If you're in the northern Panhandle this morning, dense fog has visibility down to a quarter mile or less until 11 A.M. Take it slow. Tonight, lows settle in the mid to upper 60s statewide. The full moon rises tonight, though clouds may steal the show. Tomorrow the pattern shifts. Showers and thunderstorms become likely across North Texas by afternoon. Central Texas sees storms developing too. The weekend turns wet and potentially stormy. Saturday brings a 70 to 90 percent chance of rain statewide. Some storms could turn severe, especially in Central and North Texas. Large hail and damaging winds are possible. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight each day now. Sunrise at 6:54 A.M., sunset at 6:33 P.M. One more thing. Tornado season officially begins in just 10 days. This weekend's storm pattern is a reminder that severe weather season is knocking on the door. If you find this helpful, a quick rating goes a long way. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good evening. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. A dangerous evening is unfolding across North Texas. Severe storms are pounding the Dallas area right now. We've a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Flash Flood Warning in effect. Some storms could dump one to two inches of rain. Hail the size of ping pong balls and 60 mile an hour wind gusts are possible before this wraps up around 10:30 tonight. If you're in Dallas or Kaufman County, stay inside and away from windows. In the next 24 hours. The rest of the state sits under a gray, mild blanket. We're starting at 78 degrees under overcast skies. That overnight low of 74 degrees? Closer to our normal high for early March than our low. Down in South Texas, you feel that Gulf breeze. Southeast winds gusting to 31 miles an hour keep things breezy. Highs climb to 91 degrees — 54 degrees above normal. The Rio Grande Valley feels more like late May. Central Texas wakes up to 68 degrees with a slight chance of morning thunderstorms. A few rumbles are possible before 9 A.M. Then partly sunny skies and a high of 85 degrees. The Gulf Coast stays mostly cloudy with a high of 82 degrees. Southeast winds at 10 to 15 miles an hour bring that familiar humid feel off the water. North Texas sees the most action. Storms continue overnight with heavy rain possible. Thursday brings a brief lull with a high near 80 degrees. An active pattern takes hold Friday and doesn't let go. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms roll through Saturday into early next week. Some storms could be strong to severe. And locally heavy rain may trigger flash flooding. Rain chances climb to 80 percent by Sunday. Happy Texas Independence Day! Tonight's full moon lights up those cloudy skies. Tornado season arrives in just 11 days. And spring equinox is about two weeks away. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good afternoon. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Eighty-two degrees under overcast skies right now. And we're not even close to the daytime high. South Texas tops out at a toasty 91 degrees this afternoon. That's 54 degrees above normal for early March. Happy Texas Independence Day, indeed. In the next 24 hours. Central Texas sits at 84 degrees with a chance of thunderstorms developing between 1 P.M. and 8 P.M. The Gulf Coast reaches 81 with a slight chance of storms early this afternoon. North Texas hits 80 degrees with scattered storms possible through this evening. Tonight, lows settle into the upper 60s statewide. That blanket of clouds sticks around. And under that full moon, it'll feel more like late May than early March. Thursday brings more warmth — highs again in the low to mid-80s — but the real story arrives Friday. A cold front sweeps in. And storm chances ramp up significantly. We're talking widespread showers and thunderstorms Friday through the weekend. Some could be strong to severe, especially Saturday. Tornado season starts in just 11 days. This weekend's pattern is a reminder that severe weather season is knocking on the door. The active pattern continues into early next week. Rain chances persist Monday and Tuesday as a cutoff low drifts across Texas. Could see some locally heavy rainfall totals by the time this wraps up. For now, enjoy the early taste of spring. But keep an eye on the sky this weekend. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Happy Texas Independence Day, folks! If you're planning a celebration. South Texas is bringing the heat. You're looking at 91 degrees today — a staggering 54 degrees above normal. That's sizzling for early March. Up toward Dallas and North Texas, you catch a bit of a break with highs near 78. Central Texas warms up to 84. And down along the Gulf Coast, you'll hit 82 under mostly cloudy skies. In the next 24 hours. That cloud cover is hiding a dense fog advisory this morning. If you're commuting near Galveston Bay or the Bolivar Peninsula, visibility is down to a quarter mile or less until 10 A.M. Take it slow out there. A cold front is stalling out over North Texas. And that's where things get interesting. Showers and thunderstorms develop after noon across North and Central Texas. Watch the sky between 5 P.M. and midnight. A few storms could pack hail and gusty winds. Tonight stays mild with lows from 65 to 69. South Texas only dips to 69. Tomorrow stays warm, but the pattern shifts this weekend. We're looking at increasing rain chances Friday through Sunday, with some areas possibly seeing an inch of rain. Spring is knocking on our door. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight every single day. Plus, tonight's full moon should be spectacular if the clouds cooperate. Enjoy the record warmth while it lasts. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good evening. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Happy Texas Independence Day, y'all. And the state is celebrating by cranking the thermostat to levels that have no business showing up in early March. In the next 24 hours. So what's going on? A southeast flow is pumping Gulf moisture straight into the state like somebody left the oven door open. That's why South Texas hit 90 degrees today. 57 degrees above normal. Overnight lows barely dipped to 72. Your AC is already earning its paycheck. But there's a plot twist coming. A cold front is sliding south out of Oklahoma right now. It stalls across North Texas by tomorrow evening. And that's where things get interesting. Down in South Texas, you felt the full force today. Ninety degrees with southeast gusts hitting 30 miles an hour. That sticky, heavy air isn't going anywhere tonight. Along the Gulf Coast, 82 degrees with showers possible by midweek. Slide up to Central Texas and you topped out at 84. Thunderstorms develop there after noon Wednesday. Now push north toward Dallas Fort Worth. You saw 78 degrees today, but that stalled front puts you in the crosshairs. Storm chances peak between 4 P.M. and midnight Wednesday. Some of those storms could pack hail and gusty winds. Worth keeping an eye on. Quick piece of history. On this date in 2012, fifteen tornadoes touched down across North Texas. Severe weather season is twelve days out. Consider this your early wake up call. Looking ahead, this warm and humid pattern locks in through the week. Rain chances climb sharply by Friday and stick around through the weekend. Some spots could pick up one to three inches. Spring is practically elbowing its way through the door. Tonight, expect upper 60s under cloudy skies with a full moon rising. Sunrise tomorrow at 6:56 A.M. Sunset at 6:32 P.M. Charge those phones tonight. If storms roll through Wednesday, you'll want the battery full. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good evening. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Happy Texas Independence Day, folks. We're celebrating with air that feels more like late May. You're looking at 75 degrees right now under a gray blanket. And that cloud cover acted like a lid overnight—keeping us from dropping below 75. That's 57 degrees above normal. In the next 24 hours. Down in South Texas, you're turning up the heat. Highs push 90 degrees under partly sunny skies. Southeast winds gusting to 30 miles an hour will make it feel even warmer. The Gulf Coast hits 82, with just a slight chance of a quick shower this afternoon. Central Texas brings a different story. You'll climb to 84 degrees, but keep an eye on the sky after noon. Thunderstorms develop with about a coin flip chance of popping up. A few could turn strong with small hail. North Texas sees the best storm chances. You've a 50 percent shot at showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Highs top out around 78. Tonight, those northern storms linger before fading after midnight. Across the state, lows hold in the mid-60s. Thursday brings a brief break. But then the pattern turns active again. A series of disturbances rolls through Friday into the weekend. Rain chances climb to 70 percent by Sunday. Some storms could be strong to severe with locally heavy rain. Temperatures dip slightly but stay above normal. Tornado season starts in just 11 days. Spring arrives in two weeks. Tonight, step outside after sunset to catch the full moon rising through the clouds. Charge your phones before you sleep. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good afternoon. Texas. I'm Jack O'Malley. Folks, we're running 57 degrees above normal right now. That persistent southeast flow off the Gulf is pumping warm, sticky air across the entire state. Think of it as a conveyor belt of moisture that just won't quit. In the next 24 hours. Down along the Gulf Coast, you're sitting at 81 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Southeast gusts hitting 20 miles an hour. A brief rain chance around 3 P.M., but most of you stay dry. Tonight eases to 68. Slide west into South Texas and the heat cranks up. Laredo and Cotulla are flirting with 90 to 92 degrees. That humidity pushes the heat index near 89. Your skin knows the difference even if the thermometer doesn't. Overnight holds at 69. Central Texas lands around 84 to 86 degrees. Now pay attention here. A weak disturbance overhead could fire isolated thunderstorms between noon and 6 P.M. Any storm that pops will dump rain in a hurry. Lows tonight settle near 66 to 68. Up in North Texas. Dallas Fort Worth pushes to 82 under mostly sunny skies. South winds gusting to 25 miles an hour. Clouds thicken tonight as a cold front creeps closer. Low around 67. Wednesday that front stalls across North Texas, triggering scattered storms by late afternoon. A few could turn severe with large hail and damaging winds. Central and South Texas see only isolated showers. Looking ahead. The first half of the week stays warm and unsettled. Then a stronger system rolls in Friday through the weekend. We're talking 1 to 3 inches of rain, flooding concerns. And a serious severe weather threat. All modes possible. Large hail, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes. In Sunrise was 6, 56 A.M. Today. Sunset at 6:32 P.M. We're gaining two minutes of daylight daily. Charge your devices and keep weather alerts on this week. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. A big ridge of high pressure is camped over us right now, pulling warm Gulf air straight up through the state like a conveyor belt. That's why you walked outside to 71 degrees before sunrise. In March. Let that sink in. In the next 24 hours. That overcast sky? It burns off by midday. Then the real heat kicks in. Down in South Texas, you're looking at 92 degrees this afternoon. Nineteen degrees above normal. Heat index values pushing 90. That's not a typo. Central Texas climbs to 88 under sunny skies. North Texas tops out at 83. Along the Gulf Coast, 82 degrees with maybe a stray early shower. South winds at 10 to 15 miles an hour gust to 25 this afternoon. Slather on that sunscreen if you're grilling out. Tonight stays absurdly warm. Lows only dip to 68 statewide. That's warmer than our normal highs this time of year. Patchy fog rolls in along the coast between 3 and 5 A.M. Watch for that if you're an early commuter. Now. Wednesday flips the script. A cold front drops into North Texas and stalls near I-20. Showers and thunderstorms fire along it by afternoon. Central and North Texas, storms are likely. Some could turn strong to severe with hail and gusty winds. Looking ahead, unsettled weather owns the rest of the week. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms roll through Friday into Sunday. Heavy rain and flooding become real concerns by Saturday. Temperatures cool slightly but stay above normal. Keep an eye on those storm updates. Quick history note. On this exact day in 2012, fifteen tornadoes ripped across North Texas. Severe weather season is twelve days out. Time to dust off that storm plan. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. So what's going on? A ridge of high pressure is parked right over us. and strong southerly winds are funneling Gulf moisture straight up the state. There's a cold front stalled near the Red River, but it's barely putting up a fight. The result? We're running 57 degrees above normal this morning. Step outside right now and you'll feel 67 degrees under overcast skies. In March. I'll take it. In the next 24 hours. North Texas is the one spot where that front matters. Highs top out around 78 degrees with partly sunny skies. Still warm, just not absurd. Tonight drops to a mild 62 degrees up there. Now drive south and watch the thermometer climb. Central Texas hits 82 degrees this afternoon. South Texas? A sizzling 89 degrees with heat index values pushing close to 87. That's sunscreen territory, folks. Along the Gulf Coast, patchy fog hangs around until about 9 A.M. Once it burns off, skies clear for a high of 83 degrees. Overnight lows stay remarkably mild statewide. Most areas hold in the low to mid 60s. Your AC might kick on before your heater does. Tomorrow gets even warmer. South Texas could touch 92 degrees. That's nearly twenty above normal for early March. Looking ahead, the heat dome holds through Friday. Then a cold front creeps in Wednesday and stalls, opening the door for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances build through the weekend, with some models hinting at locally heavy rainfall. Quick history lesson. On this exact day in 2012, fifteen tornadoes ripped across North Texas. Severe weather season is just 13 days away. Something to keep in the back of your mind. In Sunrise hit at 6, 57 this morning. Sunset at 6:31. We're gaining almost two minutes of daylight every day now. I'll be watching that midweek front closely. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good evening. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Eighty four degrees. In early March. Let that sink in while you're sitting on the porch tonight. A massive high pressure ridge has planted itself over Texas like it owns the place. It's pulling warm Gulf air straight up through the state, pushing temperatures a full 57 degrees above normal. and honestly? It feels more like late May than the first day of March. In the next 24 hours. Down in South Texas, you caught the worst of the heat today. Highs hit 88 degrees with southeast winds gusting to 28 miles an hour. That combo of warmth, wind. and bone dry brush has fire weather conditions cranked up across the Rio Grande Plains. If you're anywhere near open land tonight, be careful with anything that sparks. Slide north into Central Texas and you topped out around 84 degrees under blue skies. Clouds creep in overnight with lows settling near 63. Still warm enough to sleep with the windows cracked. Over on the Gulf Coast, you saw 80 degrees today. Patchy fog rolls in after midnight, so give yourself extra time for that Monday morning drive. Now up in North Texas. Things get interesting. You hit 81 degrees, but a cold front is sneaking down from Oklahoma tonight. It stalls near the Red River. If you're north of Highway 380, keep an eye on the sky. Isolated storms could clip your area this evening. Looking ahead. Monday stays warm and breezy everywhere. Then Wednesday, that ridge finally loosens its grip. Rain chances return and stick around through Friday. The real payoff? Next weekend brings our best shot at widespread rain and an actual cold front. Quick history lesson. On this date in 2012, fifteen tornadoes ripped through North Texas. Severe weather season is knocking. We're gaining almost two minutes of daylight each day now. Sunrise tomorrow at 6:58, sunset at 6:31. I'll be watching that front all night. See you tomorrow with the update. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good afternoon. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. And Texas is celebrating with weather that feels like mid April. A ridge of high pressure parked over Mexico is pumping warm air straight across the state. We're running a full 58 degrees above normal. Meanwhile, a cold front is sitting up in Oklahoma, doing absolutely nothing. That stalled front is the reason we keep cooking. In the next 24 hours. Down in South Texas, you're hitting 88 degrees today. Southeast winds gust to 28 miles an hour. Tonight drops to 63. Slide north into Central Texas and it's 84 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Gusts to 25 miles an hour. Lows near 62. North Texas reaches 81 with south winds gusting to 25 miles an hour. Tonight eases to 59 under partly cloudy skies. Now the Gulf Coast has its own thing going on. Dense fog this morning triggered an advisory until 8 A.M. Once that burns off, sunshine pushes you to 79 degrees. Southeast gusts hit 20 miles an hour. Tonight? Patchy fog creeps back after 3 A.M. Low of 61. Tomorrow runs just as warm. South Texas hits 89. Central Texas reaches 83. North Texas climbs to 79. Gulf Coast peaks at 80. Tuesday is the headliner. South Texas flirts with 92 degrees. Then Wednesday, that Oklahoma front finally makes its move. Showers and thunderstorms become likely statewide. Rain chances stick around into next weekend with some flooding possible. Speaking of storms, on this day in 2012, 15 tornadoes ripped through North Texas. Tornado season officially kicks off in just 14 days. Something to keep in the back of your mind. In Sunrise hit at 6, 58 A.M. This morning. Sunset comes at 6:31 P.M. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight every day now. Charge your devices and enjoy the warmth while it's here. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, somebody forgot to tell the calendar what month it's. A big dome of high pressure parked over Mexico is shoving warm Gulf air straight up through the state. and it feels like mid April out there. In the next 24 hours. But first, the catch. All that moisture means fog. A Dense Fog Advisory runs until 8 A.M. For Chambers and Liberty Counties. Visibility drops below a mile. If you're driving early, slow down and give yourself extra time. Now the fun part. South Texas is the star today. You're waking up at 64 degrees and climbing all the way to 88. That's 59 degrees above normal. Sunshine all day with gusty southeast winds. Slide up to Central Texas and you'll find patchy fog and 61 degrees right now. That burns off by 8 A.M. Then temperatures rocket to 84. The kind of afternoon where your car steering wheel reminds you summer is coming. Along the Gulf Coast, fog lifts by 9 A.M. and sunshine takes over. Highs reach 80 degrees with southeast gusts to 25 miles an hour. That wind off the water feels gorgeous. North Texas gets the coolest seat at the table and it's still 81 degrees. Tonight you drop to 59. That's the chilliest low in the entire state. and it still feels like spring. After dark, patchy fog creeps back along the coast and into Central Texas after 3 A.M. Lows hold in the low 60s everywhere else. Looking ahead. Monday and Tuesday run hot again. Tuesday might be the warmest day yet. Then Wednesday. The pattern flips. A storm system rolls in bringing rain. By next weekend, showers and thunderstorms become likely. Some could pack a punch. And a sobering reminder. On this date in 2012, fifteen tornadoes tore across North Texas. We're just two weeks from peak tornado season. Time to check those weather alerts. I'll be tracking that midweek system closely. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Good evening. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks. Texas decided February is over early. A massive high pressure ridge has parked itself right over us like a guest who won't leave. and honestly, I'm not mad about it. That ridge is blocking every scrap of cold air and pulling warm Gulf moisture straight up through the state. The result? Temperatures running 58 degrees above normal today. In the next 24 hours. South Texas and Central Texas both flirted with the upper 80s this afternoon. 88 and 87 degrees respectively. North Texas hit 84. Down along the Gulf Coast, the sea breeze kept things slightly more reasonable at 81. Still. Late February. Let that sink in. Now tonight, things get interesting. All that Gulf moisture pooling overhead means fog rolls in after 2 A.M. Along the coast and creeps inland. Lows settle into the low 60s statewide. 61 on the coast, 64 in South Texas, 60 through Central and North Texas. Leave the windows cracked. You won't need the heater. Sunday morning, that fog burns off by 9 A.M. and we're right back to summer preview mode. South Texas hits 88 again. Central Texas reaches 84. North Texas tops at 81. Gulf Coast sits near 79. Winds pick up through the afternoon with gusts to 25 miles an hour, so your patio umbrella might get ambitious. Looking ahead, this warmth holds through Tuesday. Then the ridge finally cracks. A trough slides in Wednesday. and with it comes our first real rain. Showers and thunderstorms become likely Wednesday night into Thursday across North and Central Texas. South Texas and the coast see lower chances but could still catch some action. Highs stay in the low 80s through it all. Two weeks until tornado season typically ramps up. Enjoy the quiet while it lasts. I'll be watching that midweek system closely. Check back tomorrow for the latest. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Good afternoon. Texas. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, if you stepped outside today and thought your calendar was lying to you, you're not crazy. Texas is currently stealing a page straight out of mid-April. We're sitting at a spectacular 80 degrees under full sun, running a whopping 58 degrees above normal. In the next 24 hours. Here's what's happening. A big ridge of high pressure is building in from the west, forcing air to sink and warming us up nicely. Meanwhile, those southerly winds are acting like a conveyor belt, pumping warm Gulf moisture right into our backyards. Down in South Texas, you're feeling the heat the most. Highs near Laredo and Corpus Christi are topping out at 88 degrees, pushing right up against record territory. Central Texas isn't far behind. Austin and San Antonio are looking at 87 degrees with plenty of that bright sunshine. Push north and things ease just a touch. North Texas peaks at a comfortable 84 degrees this afternoon. Along the Gulf Coast, you're enjoying the lower 80s with a refreshing southeast breeze off the water. You'll want to watch out later tonight. Patchy fog develops after 2 A.M. As those winds finally calm down. Lows will dip into the lower 60s along the coast and hover around 60 inland. If you're driving early Sunday morning, give yourself some extra time. Sunday brings more of the same beautiful weather. Highs statewide stay in the 80s with southeast winds gusting up to 25 miles an hour by the afternoon. Looking ahead, this warm pattern holds through Tuesday. Then comes the change. A storm system rolls in from the west Wednesday. Rain chances jump to a coin flip Wednesday and Thursday. and some of those storms could be strong. In Enjoy this weekend while you can, folks. Sunrise was at 6, 59 this morning. Sunset comes at 6:30 this evening. Charge your phones now. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care! For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Folks. February is going out dressed like April. A big high pressure dome is sitting right on top of us, trapping warm Gulf air underneath and shoving every cold front out of the picture. The result? Temperatures running a full 56 degrees above normal. South Texas could touch 88 degrees today. That's not a typo. In the next 24 hours. But first. The catch. That same warm moisture is painting fog across the coast this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory runs through 9 A.M. For coastal counties. If you're driving early, slow down and give yourself extra time. Down in South Texas, once that fog lifts, it's pure sunshine and 88 degrees. Southeast winds gust to 24 miles an hour by afternoon. Your skin will feel every bit of it. Slather on sunscreen. UV index hits 6 today. Over in Austin and San Antonio, fog burns off by 9 A.M. Then blue skies push you to 86 degrees. Tonight patchy fog creeps back after 3 A.M. Lows settle near 60. Houston wakes up at 60 degrees wrapped in that coastal haze. It clears by mid morning. and you're looking at 81 degrees with a gentle southeast breeze. Now head north to Dallas Fort Worth. You might catch a stray shower before noon, but skies clear fast. High of 83 degrees with breezy south winds gusting to 15 miles an hour. Tonight statewide, fog develops again. Lows range from 57 up north to 63 down south. Sunday looks like a carbon copy. Foggy mornings, sunny afternoons, low 80s across the board. Then the pattern shifts. That high slides east by Tuesday. An upper level trough drops into the Plains, bringing rain chances Wednesday and Thursday. Some thunderstorms are possible. Temperatures stay well above normal through it all. In One more thing worth noting. Sunrise at 6, 59 A.M., sunset at 6:30 P.M. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight every day now. Grab those sunglasses. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Folks, step outside and you might think someone fast-forwarded the calendar to May. Texas is running a serious fever today. We're staring at 86 degrees under brilliant sunshine. A full 56 degrees above where we should be in late February. The calendar says winter, but the thermometer is screaming spring. In the next 24 hours. Here's the setup. A weak cold front slid off the Gulf Coast overnight, but it forgot to bring the cold. It just cleared out the clouds. Now high pressure is building overhead, acting like a heat pump. Gulf moisture rides back in on southerly winds tonight. and that sets the stage for some fog. Down in South Texas, you're hitting 86 degrees with an east wind around 12 miles an hour. Patchy fog develops after midnight with a low of 61 degrees. Any fog burns off by 9 A.M. Saturday, sending you to a toasty 89 degrees. Central Texas is also sitting at 86 degrees with light easterly winds. Watch for fog after 4 A.M., dipping to 56 degrees. Saturday stays sunny with another high of 86. The Gulf Coast reaches 83 degrees this afternoon. Fog rolls in after 1 A.M., dropping to 58 degrees. Saturday brings more sun and a high of 81 degrees. North Texas is the cool spot today at 80 degrees. You might see a sprinkle near the Red River late tonight, but most of that evaporates before hitting the ground. Low of 58, then 83 and sunny Saturday. The weekend looks fantastic statewide. Both days bring morning fog, then sunshine and 80s. Perfect weather if you ask me. Next week, the pattern shifts. Rain chances return Wednesday into Thursday as a storm system approaches. We could see strong storms by midweek. Tornado season is just two weeks away. and we're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight every day. Charge those phones and fill up the gas tank before tonight. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Step outside and you might need sunglasses. Summer is crashing the party in February. South Texas is leading the charge with a high near 89 degrees. That's a wicked 57 degrees above normal. Down in Houston and along the Gulf Coast, you're looking at 83 degrees. Central Texas follows closely with 85. Even up in North Texas around Dallas, you'll see the mercury climb to 80. In the next 24 hours. Here's the catch. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 A.M. For the Gulf Coast. Visibility could drop to a quarter mile. If you're driving near the coast this morning, use your low beams. The fog burns off late this morning. Then, sunshine takes over statewide. Tonight, skies stay mostly clear. Lows drop into the upper 50s across North and Central Texas. South Texas cools to the low 60s. The coast stays mild with a low around 60. Looking ahead. The weekend stays hot. Saturday brings mostly sunny skies. Highs climb back into the 80s everywhere. South Texas could hit 90 again. Winds pick up out of the south. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. The pattern shifts mid-week. Rain chances return starting Tuesday. North Texas sees the best chance for storms. Highs stay warm. In the upper 70s and 80s. We're gaining nearly two minutes of daylight every day now. Spring is just three weeks away. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Texas Weather Podcast. It's Thursday, February 26th.. And February apparently thinks it's June. Folks, step outside right now. You're already at 63 degrees. That's your morning. By this afternoon, South Texas is gunning for 97 degrees. Ninety seven. That's 51 degrees above normal and flirting with the all-time February record set back in 1996. Your thermometer might need therapy. Down along the Gulf Coast, you're waking up to 67 degrees with southwest winds gusting to 30 miles an hour. Partly sunny skies push you to 83 this afternoon. Tonight eases to 64 degrees. And fog rolls in after 10 P.M. near the water. South Texas is the furnace today. You're at 59 degrees now, but sunny skies and light winds crank you to 97 degrees by mid afternoon. Tonight settles to 62 under clear skies. Drink water like it's July. Slide up to Central Texas and you're starting at 60 degrees. Sunshine drives you to 88 with north winds gusting to 25 miles an hour. Tonight drops to 59. North Texas, patchy fog burns off fast this morning. You'll hit 81 degrees this afternoon with a gentle northeast breeze around 10 miles an hour. Tonight cools to a pleasant 53. Now the serious stuff. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. west of I-35 through the Hill Country. Critical fire weather out there. No outdoor burning. Period. Looking ahead, Friday cools slightly but we're still talking mid 80s. The weekend stays warm and dry statewide. Then early next week, a pattern shift. Rain chances creep back Wednesday and Thursday with scattered showers and storms possible. Charge your phone, fill up a water bottle. And maybe park in the shade today. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the Texas Weather Podcast for Wednesday, February 25th. Eighty four degrees on the thermometer.. In February. And that's not even the hot spot. South Texas is flirting with history today. A forecast high of 93 degrees puts us just three shy of the all time February record set back in 1996. We're running 53 degrees above normal. Let that sink in. Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley are the furnace right now. Upper 90s possible by tomorrow afternoon. Tonight only cools to about 59 degrees down there. Your AC is earning its paycheck early this year. Slide north to Austin and San Antonio. Eighty eight degrees this afternoon with plenty of sun and a gusty south breeze. Winds hit 25 miles an hour at times. Lows tonight settle near 60 degrees. Over on the Gulf Coast, it's cooler but rowdier. A Wind Advisory runs through 6 P.M. For coastal areas. South winds gust to 35 miles an hour along the islands. Highs reach 79 degrees. Lows stay muggy near 67 tonight. North Texas tops out around 82 degrees. A weak front sneaks through overnight, dropping lows to 55 degrees. You might actually need a light sheet tonight. Now the serious stuff. Fire danger is critical across much of the state. A Red Flag Warning covers the Permian Basin through 8 P.M. Deep South Texas is under a Fire Weather Watch. Humidity drops as low as 11 percent in spots. That's bone dry. Any spark runs fast. Looking ahead, warmth and sunshine dominate. That Thursday night front knocks highs back to the low 80s Friday. Weekend? Sunny and still in the 80s statewide. Rain chances don't creep back until early next week. Sunset tonight hits at 6:28. We're gaining almost two minutes of daylight every day now. Spring isn't knocking. It kicked the door in. I'll be tracking that fire weather all night. Stay sharp out there. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Texas Weather Podcast for Wednesday, February 25th. Sixty two degrees right now.. And that's the coolest you'll feel all day. February forgot what month it's. And honestly, I'm not mad about it. South Texas is absolutely cooking. Highs soar to 93 degrees. That's 52 degrees above normal. We're flirting with the all time February record set back in 1996, just three degrees shy. Sunny skies, south winds gusting to 28 miles an hour. But there's a catch. A Red Flag Warning is up across Deep South Texas. Humidity drops to 25 percent. Any spark out there could turn ugly fast. Slide north into Central Texas and you're still sweating. High near 88 degrees under full sun. Southwest gusts hit 25 miles an hour this afternoon. That wind feels like someone left the oven door open. Up in North Texas, 83 degrees with mostly sunny skies and similar gusts. Not quite as extreme, but your AC is earning its paycheck today. Now the Gulf Coast. High near 80 degrees with south winds gusting to 30 miles an hour. A Wind Advisory covers Hardin and Tyler counties through 6 P.M. tonight. Secure anything loose in the yard. Tonight stays mild. Lows range from 56 degrees up north to 67 along the coast. Leave the heavy blankets in the closet. Thursday cranks the dial even higher. South Texas could touch 97 degrees. Central Texas hits 90. A weak front slides through Thursday night, but don't get excited. It barely takes the edge off. The rest of the week? Eighties statewide through the weekend. By Tuesday, we might finally see a slight chance of rain. Might. Sunrise at 7:02 A.M. Sunset at 6:28 P.M. We're gaining almost two minutes of daylight every day now. Spring is coming in hot. Literally. Keep those water bottles full today. Your body doesn't expect this kind of heat in February. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Texas Weather Podcast. It's Wednesday, February 25th. Folks, forget everything you know about February. Today feels like May crashed the party.. And brought friends. Del Rio hits 95 degrees by 4 P.M. Laredo climbs to 93. That's 52 degrees from the all-time February record set back in 1996. Alice pushes 92. These are numbers that belong on a pool float, not a winter calendar. Slide north into Central Texas and it's not much cooler. Austin and San Antonio both push near 88 degrees by 4 P.M. That's 52 degrees above normal. Let that sink in. Winds gust to 15 miles an hour around 9 A.M., then settle down. Enjoy the breeze while it lasts. Up in North Texas, Dallas reaches 83 degrees by 4 P.M. Waco hits 85. Steady south winds around 8 miles an hour keep things comfortable. Cooler than the south? Sure. But you're still sweating through your shirt. Now the Gulf Coast. You're looking at 80 degrees by 2 P.M. with south winds gusting to 30 miles an hour. A Wind Advisory runs through 6 P.M. for coastal areas. If you're on the water, respect that wind. Tonight barely cools off. Lows settle into the upper 50s to low 60s statewide. Leave the windows cracked. One thing you'll want to watch. Fire danger is elevated today and Thursday, especially west of I-52 degrees. Low humidity plus gusty winds means any spark spreads fast. Skip the burn piles this week. Looking ahead, Thursday gets even hotter. Mid to upper 90s across South Texas before a weak front sneaks in Thursday night. Friday brings a slight cooldown into the low 80s. Then dry conditions and above normal warmth carry us straight through the weekend. Sunscreen in February. I checked twice. And yes, it's real. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Texas Weather Podcast for Tuesday, February 24th. Folks — Texas is doing that thing again where it can't pick a season. Parts of the state are getting a taste of spring while others are still locked in winter's grip. Let's break it down. Step outside in Dallas-Fort Worth and you're feeling mid-50s with overcast skies. Not bad, not great. Kind of that gray, in-between day where you grab a jacket but don't zip it. Down in Houston, you've got upper 60s with some humidity creeping back in. If you're heading out tonight along the Gulf Coast, a light layer is all you need. Now San Antonio and Austin are sitting pretty in the low 60s. **Perfect weather for hitting the trails** at Enchanted Rock or grabbing dinner on South Congress. You'll want to enjoy it, because changes are coming. Up in the Panhandle? **Completely different story.** Amarillo's barely cracking 40 with gusty winds making it feel closer to the low 30s. That's the kind of cold that bites. And wind chills are **brutal** if you're out on the ranch. Dress warmly if you're heading anywhere north of Lubbock tonight. Out west, El Paso's seeing sunshine and mid-50s. Dry as a bone, which is pretty much El Paso's default setting. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. A cold front is **bearing down** on us Wednesday night into Thursday. We're talking a potential **48 degrees-degree temperature crash** across North Texas by Thursday morning. DFW could wake up to freezing temps by Friday. The front pushes all the way to the coast by the weekend, so Houston, your little spring preview is about to get interrupted. No significant rain in the forecast for most of the state, which means our drought concerns aren't going anywhere. If you're in agriculture, you already know the story there. One more thing — we've got a waning crescent moon tonight, so if skies clear up in your area, step outside and take a peek. There's something peaceful about a quiet Texas sky this time of year. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Texas Weather Podcast. It's Tuesday, February 24th.. And February has completely lost the plot. Folks, we've got 90 degree heat on the horizon. In February. But first, let's talk about today, because the wind is the real troublemaker. Red Flag Warnings are flying across the Panhandle and West Texas. Humidity drops to 8 percent in spots. That's bone dry. One spark and you've got a wildfire sprinting across open range. No outdoor burning today. None. Step outside right now and you're feeling the 40s statewide. Crisp. Quiet. Enjoy that calm, because by noon, southerly winds crank to 25 miles an hour with gusts near 35. North Texas, you've got a Wind Advisory until 6 P.M. Gusts could hit 40. Tie down anything that isn't bolted to the ground. Now let's talk temperatures, because this is where it gets wild. Down in South Texas, you're hitting 80 degrees by 4 P.M. Today. The Gulf Coast reaches 71 by 3 P.M. In Galveston. North Texas tops out around 72 by 5 P.M. Central Texas splits the difference at 75. All above normal. All just the appetizer. Wednesday is the main course. Laredo and Del Rio push into the low 90s. That's 40 degrees above normal. Central Texas climbs to 87. North Texas hits 83 before a cold front rolls through Thursday, knocking you back to the upper 70s. South Texas? Stays scorching through the weekend, upper 80s minimum. Quick beach note. Dangerous rip currents along the Gulf Coast through Wednesday. Swim near a lifeguard. If you get caught, swim parallel to shore. Looking ahead, the pattern is stubborn. Wednesday and Thursday bring peak heat. A weak front cools North Texas briefly Friday into the weekend, but we're talking 80s statewide by Saturday. Dry, sunny, still feeling like early summer. Fire danger lingers west of I-35. Charge your phone, hydrate like it's July. And keep your eyes on any smoke. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!