Spring arrived as Dallas-Fort Worth braces for highs nearly touching 100 degrees this weekend, according to the National Weather Service, with forecasts calling for weekend highs well above seasonal norms.
The National Weather Service and a FOX 4 forecast put Friday near 91 degrees, which would be just below the 92 degree record from 2017, followed by a forecast high of 95 on Saturday and 97 on Sunday.
Forecasters note Friday temperatures will start in the 60s and climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s by afternoon, a swing of more than 40 degrees compared with earlier in the week, as reported by FOX 4.
Saturday remains shy of the triple digit record of 100 set in 1916, but Sunday could shatter the previous daily mark of 93 set in 1934 and 1935 if the mercury reaches the forecast high, according to the National Weather Service.
A front is expected to move in Sunday evening and bring relief, dropping highs into the low 80s on Monday, while conditions are forecast to remain dry with no significant precipitation expected through Wednesday, as noted in the local forecast.
AccuWeather reports tree pollen levels in North Texas are in the extreme range, with cedar, juniper and elm listed as primary triggers, and it says dust and dander are high amid breezy southwest winds.
Health experts recommend keeping windows closed and changing clothes after time outdoors to limit exposure during this intense pollination period, according to AccuWeather reporting summarized in the forecast.
Spring Break Travel And Road Safety In Alabama
Spring break travel has increased at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, where airport leaders advise passengers to arrive at least two hours before departure, especially for early morning flights.
Travelers quoted by WBRC described rushing to the airport and urged arriving early, with one traveler saying she came two hours early and another advising people to get there early to avoid delays.
Airport officials said operations at Birmingham have remained steady compared with larger hubs, even as more people move through terminals and onto Alabama roadways during the seasonal surge.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is increasing trooper presence on highways as part of its Think Smart Before You Start Spring safety campaign, Trooper Brandon Bailey said, to reduce accidents and help manage the travel uptick.
Trooper Bailey urged drivers to buckle up, watch speeds, avoid distracted driving and not drive while intoxicated, remarks reported by WBRC, and travelers were reminded to keep in contact with family and stay safe while traveling.
Officials said a bit of extra planning and patience can make trips smoother and help reduce road risks during the busy spring break period, as reported by WBRC.
