Weather experts are hoping for optimal conditions to view this weekend’s annular eclipse.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth said it predicts clear, sunny skies across North Texas throughout the weekend, accompanied by cooler temperatures.
North Texas experienced a brief warm-up at the start of the work week as temperatures were predicted to rise to between 80 and 90 degrees across the metroplex, as previously reported the dallas express.
Colder temperatures can be expected starting October 13 due to the passage of a cold front. The region will have wind gusting up to 30 mph, while temperatures in North Texas will be in the 70s and 80s.
Humidity will be less of an issue after the cold front, with the possibility of some rain showers possible in parts of central and eastern Texas starting this afternoon, according to the NWS website.
Temperatures will drop to the 40s and 50s on Friday night and rise to between 70 and 14 degrees on the morning of October XNUMX, bringing “excellent” conditions for viewing the partial solar eclipse in North Texas.
Experts report that the partial eclipse will begin around 10:23 a.m. in the metroplex, and peak darkness will occur at 11:52 a.m., covering approximately 81% of the sun. Other areas in the path of totality will see 90% of the sun obscured, producing a “ring of fire.” However, optimal viewing conditions may be hampered due to clouds.
Weather experts recommend using special sun filters, such as eclipse glasses, to protect your eyes. Standard glasses are insufficient.
“Looking at the sun is harmful and dangerous for the eyes. Eye diseases such as cataracts, photokeratitis, macular degeneration and eye-related cancers are triggered by overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays… and blue light. Staring at the sun causes temporary blindness. Permanent blindness can also occur, but that rarely happens. But even partial deterioration can be permanent.” lee an article published on MyVision.org.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 70s for the next week, with rain chances returning later in the work week.
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2023-10-14 10:42:14
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