A tighter pressure gradient is in place for Friday, and North Texas will see a windy day with gusts possibly reaching up to 35 mph. This south-southwest wind will keep temperatures mild throughout the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo's opening day.

An Arctic front is approaching, bringing First Alert Weather Days from Sunday through at least Tuesday, with a possible extension into Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, expect high temperatures in the 60s on Thursday and Friday.

It will be a struggle early next week to get above freezing and nights will fall into the teens to near 20 degrees. DALLAS - Most of the nation is in good shape on Wednesday and will be warmer on Thursday.