Much Cooler Air Returns to the ArkLaTex

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A cold front is sweeping through the ArkLaTex region, bringing much cooler air with daytime highs in the mid-60s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s. The cooler weather will last through the weekend, with some areas seeing freezing temperatures by Monday.

Why it matters

The sudden shift to cooler temperatures will impact residents across the ArkLaTex, requiring them to adjust their daily routines and wardrobes. The drop in temperatures could also affect local businesses and agriculture in the region.

The details

The cold front will move in overnight, with clouds quickly returning and temperatures falling into the 30s northwest of the I-30 corridor and 40s to mid-50s elsewhere. A few showers are possible in the southeast parishes, but most areas will stay dry. Friday will be significantly cooler, with highs only reaching the mid-60s and plenty of cloud cover. The cooler air will continue through the weekend, with highs near 60 on Sunday and overnight lows near freezing in some areas. Monday will be the coolest day, with highs only in the mid to upper 50s and overnight lows near freezing.

• Overnight, temperatures will fall into the 30s northwest of the I-30 corridor and 40s to mid-50s elsewhere.
• Friday, highs will reach the mid-60s with plenty of cloud cover.
• Saturday, highs will reach the mid-60s.
• Sunday, highs will reach near 60 degrees.
• Monday, highs will only reach the mid to upper 50s with overnight lows near freezing.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Another quick warming trend is expected to arrive in the middle of next week, with temperatures returning to the mid to upper 70s. However, drought conditions are expected to continue worsening with little rain in the forecast.