Gradual warming trend

Despite a good deal of cloud cover, a warming trend sets in later today as highs rise into the upper 60s and lower 70s. By Wednesday, highs will soar into the low 80s. Also, a breezy southerly wind will prevail across North Texas as gusts reach up to 40 mph.

This week offers a few opportunities for rain. Some sprinkles will be possible on Tuesday, but the chance will be quite low. A Pacific storm system will bring the area thunderstorm chances late Thursday night and into Friday morning, some could be strong

The outlook for the upcoming weekend looks good: dry and mild with highs in the 70s.

Latest Forecast:

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy and windy with a chance of sprinkles. High: 71. Wind: S 15-25 mph with higher gusts.

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and breezy. Low: 62. Wind: S 15-25 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, windy and warm. Low: 62. High: 81. Wind: S 20-25 mph with higher gusts.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, breezy and mild. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms late Thursday night. Low: 65. High: 80. Wind: S 15-25 mph with higher gusts.

FRIDAY: 60% chance for AM showers. Turning mostly sunny and mild. Low: 59. High: 74. Wind: W 10-15 mph.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 50. High: 76. Wind: S 5-10 mph.

SUNDAY: Mostly to partly sunny and mild. Low: 54. High: 78. Wind: SW 10-20 mph.

MONDAY: Partly sunny and mild. Low: 50. High: 69. Wind: N 10-15 mph.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny and mild. Low: 48. High: 70. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny and mild. Low: 54. High: 77. Wind: S 10-20 mph.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Low: 58. High: 79. Wind: S 10-20 mph.