A seasonably warm day is expected across much of North and Central Texas, with afternoon highs reaching into the mid to upper 80s. Overnight, temperatures will cool into the upper 50s to mid 60s by Saturday morning, offering a refreshing start to the weekend.

High pressure will dominate the region through the middle of next week, ushering in a stretch of dry and stable weather. Residents can expect mostly sunny skies, warm afternoons in the 80s, and clear, cool nights with lows in the 60s.

In Austin and San Antonio, abundant sunshine will accompany near to above-normal temperatures. Light northeast winds will gradually shift east to southeast later in the day, maintaining calm and pleasant conditions.

Looking ahead, dry weather is forecast to persist into early October. While temperatures begin slightly above late September averages, they are expected to trend well above normal as the new month begins.

KNCT Meteorologist Bill Hecke reports a crisp start to Friday, with morning temperatures in the 60s and light winds from the north, northwest, and northeast at 5 to 10 mph. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s to low 90s, followed by another cool night in the upper 50s and low 60s. The weekend outlook promises plenty of sunshine and steady highs in the upper 80s.

Meanwhile, the National Weather Service highlights active weather patterns elsewhere in the country. Waves of low pressure along a stalled frontal boundary will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the Southeast, raising concerns for flash flooding in parts of Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. In the Southwest, a slow-moving upper-level low will continue to draw moisture into southern California and Arizona, increasing the risk of heavy rainfall and localized flooding, especially in vulnerable areas like burn scars and slot canyons.

Across the northern tier of the U.S., a ridge of high pressure will lead to unseasonably warm conditions, with temperatures soaring 10 to 20 degrees above normal. Highs in the central U.S. and northern Plains may reach into the low 90s by Sunday. In contrast, cloudier and stormier regions in the Southeast and Southwest will see temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below seasonal norms.

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