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KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 140 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026

- A weak cold front will backdoor cooler northeast and easterly winds into our Four-State area to start the new work week.

- Winds shift right back to southeasterly with a renewed warming trend as the dry weather pattern lingers during this week. - Another cold front arrives on Friday and bring down normal temperatures to get us back to where we should be in early Spring.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1045 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026

A long awaited cold front is currently draped from central TX to northern AR and is expected to move further southeast overnight tonight. There are some bands of clouds visible on recent satellite imagery that took advantage of the lift provided by the front, which will eventually spread across the region tomorrow. There could be enough moisture return for some low clouds and patchy fog in our southern zones overnight, especially as winds weaken closer to daybreak. Any low clouds that develop will gradually lift to join the greater cloud cover through the late morning hours.

The cold front is expected to move southward and stall along the I-20 corridor through the day on Monday, which will bring overall cooler, but differing conditions on either side of the front. Areas south of the front are likely to see light, southerly/easterly winds with highs in the low 80s. Areas to the north will be gustier, with winds closer to 10 mph and highs in the low to mid 70s. The cold front will then move back northward late in the day, taking most of the cloud cover with it.

Temperatures will slowly begin to rebound on Tuesday. Winds will stay lighter in the 5-10 mph range, eventually shifting southerly again on Wednesday. The lighter winds will help lower the fire spread risk from what it has been the past several days. But until the region gets meaningful rainfall, the public should remain cautious and follow the guidance of their local officials regarding outdoor burning. Temperatures will be back up near 90 by Wednesday and Thursday as the high pressure system in the Desert Southwest shifts eastward. Another cooldown looks to be on the horizon with a stronger cold front from the north, likely moving into the region late Friday. Early estimations have Saturday highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, which would be pretty close to seasonal averages. Even though cooler temperatures are a welcome sight, the forecast remains devoid of meaningful rain at this time.

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AVIATION

(06Z TAFS) Issued at 1252 AM CDT Mon Mar 23 2026

For the 23/06Z TAF update, MVFR cigs from low clouds are redeveloping across the southern airspace until 23/16Z as a dry frontal boundary proceeds south with VFR vis/cigs by 23/16Z through the rest of the airspace. Winds will finish shifting across the entire airspace by 23/21Z, gaining speed to near 10kts near the end of the period. /16/

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT

Issued at 140 PM CDT Sun Mar 22 2026

Spotter activation is not expected at this time, but the wildfire threat remains this afternoon across our Four-State area due to the ongoing extreme drought conditions. Please report any wildfire activity to your local fire department and other local officials.

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PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

SHV 79 56 80 61 / 10 0 0 0 MLU 74 54 76 58 / 10 0 0 0 DEQ 72 49 70 51 / 0 10 0 0 TXK 74 54 74 59 / 0 10 0 0 ELD 72 50 72 54 / 10 0 0 0 TYR 79 59 82 63 / 10 0 0 0 GGG 79 57 82 61 / 10 0 0 0 LFK 82 59 83 61 / 0 0 0 0

SHV WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

AR...None. LA...None. OK...None. TX...None.