Strong Cold Front To Bring Rapid Temperature Drop Across Texas And The Central U.S. With Dangerous Wind Chills Expected Monday
TEXAS — A powerful cold front will sweep across Texas and much of the Central United States late Sunday, bringing a rapid drop in temperatures, gusty 30–40 mph winds, and widespread dangerous wind chills heading into Monday. Meteorologists say winter is returning forcefully, with temperatures falling sharply behind the front and another freeze likely by Tuesday morning.
Cold Front Arrives Late Sunday With Rapid Temperature Drop
Forecasters report that the strong front will arrive late in the day Sunday, sweeping southward across Texas and into neighboring states. Behind the system, temperatures will fall quickly, leading to a drastic shift from mild weekend conditions to a much colder start to the workweek. Winds are expected to gust between 30 and 40 mph, enhancing the chill and creating uncomfortable conditions from North Texas to the Midwest.
Weather models indicate that areas behind the front will experience a sudden plunge into winter-like air, with the coldest conditions arriving overnight and intensifying into Monday.
Monday Temperatures Stay In The 40s, But Wind Chills Drop Into The 30s
According to early projections, Monday temperatures are expected to remain in the 40s throughout the day across much of Texas, but wind chills will fall into the 30s, making it feel significantly colder. The combination of strong winds and incoming Arctic air will generate widespread discomfort, especially for residents spending extended time outdoors.
By Monday evening, skies are expected to clear, which will allow temperatures to drop even further overnight. Forecasters are already preparing for widespread lows in the 26 to 32 degree range across North Texas by Tuesday morning.
Extreme Wind Chills Expected Across the Central U.S.
Wind chill maps show a large portion of the Central United States falling into dangerous ranges, with the coldest air centered in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Forecast readings show wind chills near –30 across parts of Minnesota and the Dakotas, –10s across the Great Lakes region, and 0s stretching into states such as Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.
Farther south, areas including Kansas, Oklahoma and northern Texas will see wind chills in the 10s and 20s, with mid-30s expected closer to central and southern Texas. The stark gradient illustrates just how powerful the Arctic air mass will be as it pushes south.
Freeze Expected Tuesday Morning In North Texas
With skies clearing Monday night, temperatures are expected to fall sharply by sunrise Tuesday. Forecast guidance shows widespread freezing temperatures across North Texas, with lows between 26 and 32 degrees, marking one of the coldest mornings of the season so far.
Officials are urging residents to prepare for the abrupt cold by protecting pets, pipes and plants before the front arrives. Drivers should also be cautious of strong winds and potential visibility reductions as the front moves through. If you’re preparing for the incoming cold front across Texas or the Central U.S., share your experience and follow continuing weather updates at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
