While the old rule is April showers bring May flowers, today when the heavens opened up like a size-16 type being released from their Spanx, it was just way too much of the wet stuff deluging North Texas. Ladies, who had looked pretty spiffy on their way to see their pals, looked liked members of the “Dallas Drowned Darlings Club.” Adorable silk and jeweled stilettos quickly … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: Torrents Of Rain And Diving Temperatures Marked The Final Day Of April
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North Texas Is In For A Roller Coaster Of Temperatures Starting Saturday Night
The next few days for North Texans are going to have more twists and turns than an action-packed movie. According to forecasters, it will start with this Saturday and Sunday reaching down to the 20s at night. Monday will be a brief respite with nighttime warming up to the 40s. But hold on to your duvets and long johns. From Tuesday to Friday morning night time … [Read more...] about North Texas Is In For A Roller Coaster Of Temperatures Starting Saturday Night
January’s Freezing Days And Nights May Just End With February Being So Walk-About Friendly
How about some relief from the recent day's dripping faucets? You're in luck! It looks like the rest of the month is going to be above freezing with a scattering of days with rain. But be cautious and alert. February is notorious for being fickle. Remember the St. Valentine's Day Fashion Show that had hundreds braving snow and ice to attend? And let's not even recall … [Read more...] about January’s Freezing Days And Nights May Just End With February Being So Walk-About Friendly
It’s Days Like This That A Good Book, A Streaming Binge And Closet Editing Are Made To Order
Around noon today, the ducks along Lakeside were just ducky splashing in front of the estates overlooking Exall Lake. The early morning rain had been joined by sleet and the streets were just starting to show signs of slip and slide for automobiles and pedestrians. However, within a half hour, the downfall of wet and cold stuff has become more steady covering the … [Read more...] about It’s Days Like This That A Good Book, A Streaming Binge And Closet Editing Are Made To Order
Change Is In The Wind: 2025 Is Starting Off With Fire And Ice
This post is being created late Wednesday afternoon. The skies are clear. The temperature is a brisk 39°. But there's been a change in the news with the California firestorms dominating headlines... and rightly so. Still, North Texas has been preparing for the winter roof to cave in with grocery shelves hit hard. While a number of school districts like DISD, Fort Worth … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: 2025 Is Starting Off With Fire And Ice
2025 Winter Storm Cora Has Weather-Guessers Squabbling About Pending Snow And Ice
There's nothing like weather-guessers, both professional and armchair types, getting in a fuss over a pending "situation." And that's what happening today as they're pulling out all types of fancy radar and Ouija boards about what's due to hit the North Texas area. Some say Winter Storm Cora will start Wednesday; others insist it will kick into play no earlier that … [Read more...] about 2025 Winter Storm Cora Has Weather-Guessers Squabbling About Pending Snow And Ice
North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
Heeding the weather warnings about the coming arctic blast due to arrive Sunday, everyone from window box gardeners to landscaping crews have been taking measures to protect tender vegetation today. Vine-covered walls are now draped in covers. As one homeowner put it, "I'm not going to pay to have our plants replaced." The Dallas Arboretum is encouraging area … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
North Texas’ First Big Chill Of 2025 Is Charging Down To This Neck Of The Woods
If anyone thought the first days of the New Year had been brisk, be prepared for what's around the corner. Next week will make this week look like a day at the beach. The big change will start Sunday morning with temperatures in the 60s. But by afternoon a strong cold front will shove those numbers to the the lower 40s. As for night time, the drop to the 20s will start … [Read more...] about North Texas’ First Big Chill Of 2025 Is Charging Down To This Neck Of The Woods
Change Is In The Wind: A Cold Front Cometh Tonight For Wake-Up Temperatures In The 40s And 50s
Weather predictors are recommending that you prepare yourself for a 20-degree drop in temperatures starting Wednesday. When you go to sleep tonight, you’ll wake up to a definite chill in the air. The good news is that you won’t need hand warmers and sock caps. However, you might be wise to pull out those coats for the kids as they head off to school. By the time, you … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: A Cold Front Cometh Tonight For Wake-Up Temperatures In The 40s And 50s
Turbulent Storms Are Being Replaced by A Tropical Heatwave Turning Cars Into Microwaves
Like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, longtime North Texans have repeatedly sung over the years, "We need the rain." But enough is enough. After days of thunder that sounded like a 1950s bowling alley, flash-bashing lightning and torrents of rain that would have sunk Noah's ark, folks have been SOS-ing Amazon for solar-powered weather radios, generators and storm shelters. Give … [Read more...] about Turbulent Storms Are Being Replaced by A Tropical Heatwave Turning Cars Into Microwaves
Weather Woes: There’s Warmer Weather Ahead For North Texans And Wet Stuff To Follow
Geez, the past few days have been as cold as Angelina Jolie and Caitlin Jenner set up for a blind double-date with Kris Jenner and Brad Pitt. Luckily, North Texans are thawing out and are due for a handful of days to take a break with sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures. Whew! But those days of sun and daytime non-frigid periods aren’t gonna last long. So don’t … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: There’s Warmer Weather Ahead For North Texans And Wet Stuff To Follow