Get a hold of yourself, D-FW. A cool night is ahead

A strong fall cold front blew through North Texas late Tuesday, giving our area a real taste of fall. On Wednesday the temperatures were a good 25 to 30 degrees cooler than on Tuesday.

It will be chilly tonight with lows in the 40s. Some places in North Texas may see temperatures exceed 30 degrees, but no frost is expected. On Thursday afternoon, temperatures will rise well below 70°C again. A gradual warming trend is expected into the weekend, with highs falling to around 80°C.

Looking ahead to next week, a continued warming trend is expected, with temperatures rising into the mid to perhaps upper 80s beginning Tuesday and beyond.

With no immediate chance of rain on the horizon, fire danger will be very high this week. The combination of low humidity, drought and windy weather could quickly spark grass fires.

Latest forecast:

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Low: 46. Wind: E 5-10 mph.

THURSDAY: Cool in the morning, then mostly sunny and pleasant. Top Speed: 72. Wind: SE 5-10 mph.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, windy and mild. Low: 53. High: 78. Wind: SE 10-20 mph.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy, windy and mild. Low: 58. High: 80. Wind: SE 10-20 mph.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy, windy and mild. Low: 59. High: 80. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy and pleasant. Low: 59. High: 83. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy and pleasant. Low: 64. High: 87. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 65. High: 87. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and warm. Low: 65. High: 87. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

FRIDAY: Warm with a mix of clouds and sun. Low: 63. High: 86. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

SATURDAY: Warm with sunshine and a few clouds. Low: 64. High: 86. Wind: S 10-15 mph.