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Texas: Hot now, coats later.

Buckle up, North Texas! Forecasters say we're in for a near-record scorcher this weekend. Sunday's gonna feel like a politician's promise—hotter than a two-dollar pistol! But hold onto your hats and hide the chickens, 'cause a cold front's comin' next week. Talk about weather whiplash—even the snowflakes won't know what hit 'em!

Published October 11, 2024 at 6:04am by Alexis Simmerman

Texas Weather Mood Swings: From Scorching to Shivering

Brace yourselves, Texans! It's gonna be a wild ride this weekend, with record-high temperatures one minute and a frosty chill the next. Grab your daisy dukes and your parkas, because this Lone Star State rollercoaster is about to take off.

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North Texas: A Sizzling Weekend Ahead

The Farmers' Almanac predicted "warmer-than-average" temperatures this fall—and boy, were they right! North Texas is about to become a giant oven this weekend.

After a week of above-average heat, get ready to really feel the burn on Saturday and Sunday. We might even break some records—especially out west!

CBS News Texas meteorologists are forecasting highs of 95℉ Saturday and 96℉ Sunday, just a smidge below the record 97℉.

Breckenridge, you're in the hot seat this weekend. AccuWeather reports a blazing 96℉ Friday, 98℉ Saturday, and a whopping 101℉ Sunday. Talk about a heatwave!

Check out AccuWeather's high temps for the area:


City	Friday's high	Saturday's high	Sunday's high
Dallas	94℉	96℉	98℉
Fort Worth	94℉	95℉	99℉
Arlington	93℉	94℉	98℉
Plano	91℉	95℉	98℉

Table by Alexis Simmerman/American-Statesman | Data by AccuWeather

But don't break out the beach towels just yet. A strong cold front is expected to swoop in Sunday night, sending those scorching temps packing and ushering in highs in the 70s next week. Talk about a swift kick in the shorts for Old Man Winter!