We just had the coolest day of the month so far, a high of 86 degrees — seven degrees above normal. Halfway through October, and this is the fourth warmest October on record, since 1899.

A warmer day can be expected on Friday, and a little breezy, we'll have a high in the upper 80s. A strong cold front sweeps over North Texas on Saturday. On strong southwest winds, we'll likely get into the 90s.

There will be a stout cap (a layer of warm air just off the surface) that will be tough for any storms to punch through. A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Saturday, with primary timing during the afternoon and evening. Severe weather threat is more likely to our east, but a marginal risk is in place for parts of the metroplex in the afternoon.

We'll enjoy sunny skies, low dewpoints,

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