The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a weather forecast predicting a wet and stormy weekend for Dallas and North Central Texas. Residents can expect a deluge with a certainty of rain standing at 100 percent for Saturday, followed by showers and possible thunderstorms extending into early next week. From Saturday through Sunday morning, the Hazardous Weather Outlook warns about the potential for "a few strong to marginally severe storms" with hail and gusty winds being the primary threats.
Localized heavy rain could lead to minor flooding, especially with heavier downpours, and Saturday night's forecast includes both showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm after 3 a.m., potentially punctuated with patchy dense fog. Given that scattered thunderstorms are "expected today generally along and south of I-20," residents are advised to be cautious about travel. Winds are anticipated to gust as high as 25 mph on Sunday, adding a bluster to the already unsettled conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Despite the inclement weather, spotter activation is not expected at this time. Even as the storm threat diminishes, Dallas is not due for a respite until Monday when the clouds are predicted to give way to mostly sunny skies, with highs near 55 and gusts potentially reaching up to 30 mph. The outlook is brighter for midweek, with sunny conditions prevailing and temperatures climbing gradually, suggesting the onset of more stable weather patterns.
Throughout the period, the National Weather Service urges the public to remain alert to changing weather conditions. Thunderstorms, fog, and rainfall are the main concerns over the weekend before a clearing trend commencing Monday night will likely bring "mostly clear" skies and lows around 36. The silver lining to this story of atmospheric upheaval is found in Tuesday's sunny forecast, predicting a gradual warm-up with a high around 63, offering some reprieve from the preceding days of tumultuous weather.
