North Texas Sizzles: Record-Breaking Heat Wave

0:00This is Cory with the story, here with your quick two-minute update from Dallas News today. North Texas is kicking off spring with a scorching weekend ahead. Temperatures will climb into the 90s, starting Friday, hitting 91 degrees that day, 95 on Saturday, and a toasty 97 on Sunday. These highs could smash some March records according to the National Weather Service. That's 20 to 25 degrees above the usual March averages around Dallas Fort Worth. Friday might brush the 92 degree mark from 2017, while Sunday could top the 93 degree record set back in 19, 34 and 1935. Allogy suffers based extra challenges with extreme tree pollen levels from Cedar, Juniper, and Elm, plus high dust and dander stirred by Southwest. Winds. Experts suggest keeping windows shut and changing clothes after being outside to cut down on exposure. A cold front rolls in Sunday evening, easing things to the low 80s by Monday.

1:01The area stays dry with no rain expected through next Wednesday. Stay prepared with sunscreen and allergy meds, as this early heat wave reminds us spring and surprise in big ways.